Alternative Medicine for Pets/My Cat's Obsessive Licking

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Expert: - 12/8/2011


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For some time my 10 year old cat Genesis has been licking an inordinate amount of time.  A lot was going on when she began doing it so we thought it might be a response to stress similar to nail biting, but now it's gotten worse to the point where she is developing bald spots on her abdomen and legs.  I'm in a horrible financial situation and to bring her into the vet and pay $90 just to walk in the door if it's an allergy or something.....

She doesn't seem to be in any pain or have bugs, a rash or anything else....

Can you just give me your thoughts/opinion?

I can give you any additional info/pics you need.

I hope to hear from you soon.


Amanda

Answer
Several things come to mind. 1) Are you using anything new on carpets, floors, furniture, such as Fabreez, Swiffer, etc. ? These or something else could be causing tactile sensitivity. 2)What are you feeding? I recommend a raw food diet. There are several frozen ones available. Raw food provides essential enzymes as well as keeping PH in proper balance which will eliminate shedding and skin and coat issues as well as keeping older cat fit. 3)If you are using any chemical flea control or vaccinating routinely, stop.

You are right about the stress factor. You may want to go to my site: http://www.critteroil.com and read the article there entitled "A Sign of the Times". It gives you a technique to help both you and your friend.

Sue

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