Cat licking skin raw after moving? What's causing the wounds?

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My cat has been getting wounds/skin openings after we had to move out of our apartment and in to my parents house. She is constantly licking and picking at them, making them worse. I have tried food that is supposed to help with skin and stomach sensitivity, but I am worried it is something else and more serious. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 11 months old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Tweetie! In most cases, excessive licking with hair loss, raw spots, or skin irritation is caused by a medical problem of some kind - some possible causes would include allergies (food allergies, or an allergy to something in the environment), a bacterial or fungal skin infection, fleas, or skin mites (mange). Treatment will depend on what the underlying problem is, so it's important to get a diagnosis first in order to know how to help her. I would recommend taking Tweetie to the vet for an exam. He/she can do some simple skin tests if needed to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.

Cat licking skin raw after moving? What's causing the wounds?

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