Why is my cat licking his back and getting bald spots? Is it dry skin?

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My cat has taken to licking violently neat every time we pet his haunchs and lower back. We can hold the area and he has no pain but if we pet him he whips around and licks. He does this so hard he knocked himself over. He licked 2 bald spots on his back near the tail one is growing back but a new one appeared today. The skin looks normal though. We have super dry air in our area could this be causing it? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 12 years and 9 months old

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. It sounds like your kitty has hyperesthesia syndrome where he just overacts to any stimulation to his skin. It may be allergy derived & your veterinarian may be able to recommend some treatments & therapies to calm the reaction. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my cat licking his back and getting bald spots? Is it dry skin?

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