My cat has scabs from over-grooming. What are the best solutions?

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My cat has scabs from grooming herself(?) What are my options? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | 11 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Jett can develop scabs on the skin for many reasons. It's possible she has developed an allergy (it could be environmental or food related), she is over grooming herself, she has fleas or that her thyroid is having problems.I think your best option is to have her examined by the veterinarian. At home you can try giving her an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for pets but it may not correct the underlying cause. This can however improve over all skin health. There are two brands of food, Royal Canin and Nutro, which are aimed at skin health and they may help as well but again, they may not affect the underlying problem.Certainly you can check her for fleas with a flea comb (look near the lower back and between the hind legs) and/or treat her for fleas (it will take 2-3 months before you know if it helped). I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My cat has scabs from over-grooming. What are the best solutions?

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