My cat is licking her tail base bald. Is it fleas? How to stop?

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Hello. My cat Whitney is licking her back at the base of her tail excessively. There are bald patches. Any reason she could be doing this and how to get her to stop?? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Constantly licking at the base of the tail is a sign of fleas in cats. If Whitney isn't up to date on her flea treatments, you will need to treat her for it. First, I would give her Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash her bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home.

My cat is licking her tail base bald. Is it fleas? How to stop?

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