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Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 7/2/2010


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My Japanese-Calico-Bobcat-Tabby-Manx is constantly cleaning herself all she does is eat sleep and clean. There is a red spot on the left side of her butt and i think its because she has licked it so much. If anyone touches her she cleans the spot that they touched her. She has become a lot less playful because of this. What's wrong? Should I be worried? (It's been going on for about a month or so)

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Sarah -

Have your cat examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible.  It is certainly possible for her to have a condition that causes her to be compulsive, but you should make sure she does not have a skin disease or external parasites first.

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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM  

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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

Expertise

General questions about the care and diseases of small animals

Experience

I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years; Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years

Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association American Association of Feline Practitioners Association of Shelter Veterinarians

Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University Extensive CE in Feline Medicine

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