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my cat suddenly started licking his testicles they're all red now I had to put him in a cone to restrain him what should I do please help
he's 4 and neutered, he eats both dry and wet food in rotation and there hasn't been any changes in the house he just suddenly woke up and started licking compulsively and it seems now he can reach tthrough the cone. There are no vets open where I live till mondayHow old is he? Is he neutered? Have there been any changes in the home recently? What kind of food does he eat (dry, wet, raw)?
There are any number of reasons for that behavior. From something physically wrong like a UTI and he is trying to lick it better. To something behavioral/mental like he is stress licking himself.
Honestly, your best bet is to see a vet as soon as possible to rule out medical issues and ensure proper treatment so he doesn't have long term damage. Until then keep the cone on him and ensure he is eating and drinking enough. If you notice changes like lethargic, loss of appetite, litter box problem, or pus/blooding at the site you need to take him in immediately.
yes he ate his usual portion of food and drank his water and used his litter box just as he does every dayIs he urinating okay?
If the Betadine stung him then he likely has some sort of skin fungus or infection going on. Just based on my own experience of Betadine on myself and using it on my cats cuts. Generally Betadine doesn't feel like anything. So my guess would be it is tender to the touch.I tried the betadine he seemed really pained by it, thanks for your help