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Cat Biting Off Fur?

My cat is 8 and spayed. She started to lose hair on her elbows and I thought she'd scraped it off somehow. I took her to the vet and after he said it was just flea allergies or her food I had him run all their tests and $350 later he said the same thing since all the skin tests and blood tests, etc. were normal. I changed her food, but she continues to pull on at spots, mainly her side and back.

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None of my other animals have any of this. I'd go to another vet, but it seems a cat expert is needed. Does anyone have anything you've tried and worked. I thought maybe hormones or a fungus, but have tried all sorts of things. I use the anti-itch stuff from Petco and then she's fine, but she hates being sprayed three or four times a week. Thank you to anyone who has the solution.

By Lori

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January 5, 20140 found this helpful
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It could be anything, esp when it comes to the skin. Could be allergies to something kitty is eating, allergies to something he/she is sleeping on, fungal etc type infection or actually stress. Some pets when they are stressed will chew, bite, rip etc at their fur/skin. Tests came out negative so odds are not some sort of infection.

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Definitely change the food again to see if there is a difference, also try to think back when it actually started and what did YOU change with your kitty which could be the culprit, even laundry detergent. kitty litter etc... if it stress related what has changed in your home? A new pet, a boyfriend, more people visiting then usual etc you get the idea. I do suggest bringing your kitty to another vet as well.

 
December 9, 20130 found this helpful

Change your Veterinarian.

 

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December 9, 20130 found this helpful

Try changing her diet again. I changed my dogs diet 5 times before all the itching stopped for good.

 

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