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Why does a cat lick its body like crazy?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Emma Watson
The main reasons why cats lick their bodies crazily are due to excessive stress, elimination of odor, physical injuries, and skin diseases. First of all, if the cat licks various parts of its body and there are no abnormalities on the skin, it may be that it is too stressed or feels that its body is dirty and needs to be cleaned. It is recommended that the owner spend more time with and comfort the cat. Secondly, if the cat frequently licks one part of its body, it is recommended that the owner carefully check whether there are any abnormalities in the cat's skin. If you find wounds or red spots or dandruff on the skin, you should go to the pet hospital as soon as possible.

1. Too much pressure

Cats are very sensitive creatures. If a new environment is suddenly changed or strange people and animals appear in the home, it will cause strong inner uneasiness in the cat, thus Licking your body like crazy to lower your blood pressure. In this regard, the owner needs to comfort the cat and relieve its nervousness, such as gently stroking the cat's head and back with hands, placing the cat in a safe and hidden place to rest, etc.

2. Eliminate odors

Cats will lick their bodies and use saliva to clean up and cover up the odor if they are exposed to a smell they don’t like or if their bodies are dirty. This is a normal phenomenon, and as long as the cat has no other abnormalities, the owner does not need to worry too much.

3. Physical injuries

Because wounds will cause pain to cats, and the wounds will itch during the healing process, cats will lick the wounds frequently to relieve discomfort. Therefore, owners can carefully check the areas frequently licked by cats. If wounds are found, they need to be cleaned and disinfected in time and treated with anti-inflammatory drugs.

4. Skin diseases

If a cat suffers from skin diseases, because of itchy skin, the cat will lick its body crazily to relieve the discomfort, and it will also be accompanied by skin irritation. Redness, hair loss, dandruff and other symptoms. Therefore, owners can check it out. Once they find that their cat has the above symptoms, they need to consult a pet doctor for medication and treatment in time.