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Why is my cat pulling hair out near his tail? Health or behavior?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 7 months old | 12 lbs

Kingsley keeps pulling his hair out at the base of his tail/back area. I give him flea/tic meds every month. Our other cat doesn't have fleas either. Why does he do this?? Is it behavioral or health related?

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 3rd, 2019

If you’ve ruled or fleas, it could be some other allergy, though over grooming is not uncommon as a behavioral issue. Here is an article I think you may find very helpful. https://www.mspca.org/angell_services/overgrooming-cats/ Thanks for asking PetCoach!

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