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My cats is 7 and has ALWAYS chewed the fur off his tail. His tail isn't totally devoid of fur but he is a long haired tabby but his tail resembles a short hair breed ONLY because he pulls the hair out. He doesn't repeat this behavior anywhere else on his body except his tail? What's up?
This could ba an allergic skin problem. Ask your vet to give the cat a shot of DEpoMEdrol. It should last 6 weeks and if the skin stops itching and the cat leaves his tail alone, then you know it is allergic. If it does not help, then something live elavil or buspar to alter the cat's behavior may help.
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| Comment | Wonderful! The expert is just that AN EXPERT! Dr. Gotthelf's response went above and beyond the respond to a secondary cause if the the first there isn't an improvement. I didn't expect to hear for awhile the turn around time was 7 hours! What a joy to finally know! p.s. my vet didn't know and said it seemed to be a nervous disorder or bordom but I didn't buy that for a moment. Thank you isn't strong enough but I do! | ||
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Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf
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Dermatology and ear diseases of dogs and cats
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I am the author of "Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide" published by W.B. Saunders. I have over 25 years of clinical experience with a special interest in dermatologic conditions and ear diseases.
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