Why is my cat constantly licking, losing hair, and getting scabs?

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Hi my cat is Cali she never has problems and when she does they always leave thankfully, but recently she started non stop licking herself she is looking hair on her bum area and has scabs. I can't go to a vet I have no money or anyone to help me but is there something I can do or buy online that can help her I tried asking my parents to help me but they just don't care. I feel bad for my cat i just want her to feel better. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Without seeing Cali it is hard to say for sure what is going on but it looks like she may have an allergy to fleas. If so, she needs a flea prevention product which needs to be used every 30 days for 3 months in a row. If you have other pets in the home, they also need to be treated- they may not be scratching because they are not allergic to the flea like Cali. If it is a flea allergy, a vet needs to treat her for the itchiness as there is no over the counter medication that will help with that. If you tell your parents she may have fleas, they may be more apt to help you. You should also look for a product to treat the fleas in the home. I like Knockout Spray. Use the spray on the furniture and floors and vacuum well. Be sure to throw out the bag (or clean the canister is bag less) because fleas can live inside. Good luck and kisses to Cali!

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