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Why is my cat biting her rear, losing hair, oozing, and losing weight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

My cat has began biting and licking her behind. The are is now hairless and oozes, yet she continues to bite. She is only six, but is loosing weight.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 27th, 2019

Wow that looks really bad, poor Ramona. She could have fleas, mites, or allergies causing this biting, and the area could now be infected. I'd take her into a vet today to get this problem diagnosed and treated.

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