Why is my cat pulling hair and has bumps on her chin and tail?

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my calico cat (7 years old,female) is pulling hair from her abdomen, has little bumps under her chin and on her tail Jean. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 7 years and 5 months old | 16 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Mimi is a beautiful girl. I would start by checking Mimi for fleas. Often bumps on the tail are due to fleas. Abdominal licking can be a sign of stress/anxiety, or can be a sign of pain in her abdomen. Bumps on the chin can be due to allergies due to food bowls, so you can try cleaning the bowls more frequently, or change to stainless steel bowls. I would also recommend having Mimi seen by a vet to see if there are other parasites (mites) that are affecting the various skin issues, or maybe allergies causing itching. I hope she feels better soon. Best of luck with Mimi.

Why is my cat pulling hair and has bumps on her chin and tail?

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