Why is my cat licking her chest fur thin and how can I stop it?

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I think my cat is over licking her fur, or pulling out her fur on her chest. Is that something cats do and how can I stop it? I can see a pink hue underneath her fur where it’s thinner in that one spot. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Cats do this for several reasons. An allergy or a bite can cause them to over groom one area and cause sores and an infection. Sometimes it can be stress and behavior induced. check for any fleas to see if that is a reason and treat with prevention. From there your vet can assess the area and see which medications would be helpful to control the reason. If it is behavior with a stress component, you may need to add feliway diffusers to help

Why is my cat licking her chest fur thin and how can I stop it?

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