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My cat has fleas, biting, losing fur and weight. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Longhair | Male | unneutered

Hey so my cat has fleas really bad and he bit himself and it got infected but I fixed it and he was better and now he bit himself again and he won’t stop and he removed his cone and he has been losing weight and his furs gone

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 26th, 2018

Hello. I am so sorry for your poor Cheeto, his skin looks horrible. I think he would really benefit from antibiotics & treatment for a pretty significant flea bite dermatitis. Your veterinarian is the best person to help Cheeto before he deteriorates further. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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