Cats that keep licking one area may be caused by itchy skin, physical injury, psychological stress, etc. In this case, it is recommended that the owner wear an Elizabethan ring on the cat first, and then check whether there are wounds, redness, ringworm spots, hair loss, etc. in the licking area of the cat. If there is trauma, it needs to be debrided in time and treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. If it is caused by infection with fungi, bacteria, parasites, etc., it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital for examination and treatment. If it is caused by high psychological stress, the owner needs to spend more time with and comfort the cat.
1. Itchy skin
If a cat suffers from skin disease or is infected with parasites, the cat will constantly lick the affected area because of itchy skin to relieve physical discomfort and at the same time Skin redness, ringworm spots, hair loss, etc. may occur. If this is the case, it is recommended that the owner wear an Elizabethan ring on the cat in time and take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.
2. Physical injuries
Since wounds can cause pain to cats, cats will always lick the wounds after being injured, hoping to reduce the pain in this way, and in the wound There will be obvious itching when pus or wounds heal, which will also cause the cat to lick the injured area non-stop. In this regard, the owner should carefully check the area where the cat licked. If a wound is found, it needs to be cleaned and disinfected in time, applied with anti-inflammatory drugs, and then bandaged to prevent the cat from continuing to lick the wound and causing inflammation.
3. High psychological pressure
Cats will lick their bodies frequently to reduce their stress when they are anxious or stressed, such as when they suddenly change their environment or there are unfamiliar people at home. People or cats, etc. At this time, it is recommended that the owner wears an Elizabethan ring on the cat to prevent the cat from licking its fur excessively, spend more time with the cat to comfort it, and play more interactive games with the cat to divert its attention. As long as the owner is patient and spends more time with the cat, the cat's depression will generally improve and disappear.
