My cat is balding and over-grooming. Why isn't vet care working?

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Hello, my cat started losing for on his underside about 2 months ago. We've been to Vet 3 X and is only balder. He's had 3 steroid shots and I had to give him Atopico liquid every night, but he spits it out. I've changed litter to unscented and I have bought 4 diff. grain-free, gluten-free foods....no change. There has been no change in the house (nothing new or diff.) He constantly licks and grooms, (and I am not getting any sleep~he sleeps on my bed. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 3 months old | 18 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Two things you didn't mention: Was Mikimoto-san tested at all for thyroid issues or other metabolic issues? Sometimes thyroid and other issues can present with changes in weight, eating habits, hair loss and more. A full blood panel if you haven't had one done already can help. The other thing to look for is stress over-grooming. Cats can start obsessively licking as a result of stress, and the behavior can become a habit that continues even after the stressor is removed. Making sure Miki-san has his own place to relax, eat, drink, use litter and more can help reduce stress as well as using pheromone diffusing plug-ins or collars. If the stress has been removed but the licking continues, you may need to break the habit by placing an Elizabethan (cone) collar or T-shirt on him to prevent licking until he doesn't feel the urge to continue.

My cat is balding and over-grooming. Why isn't vet care working?

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