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Tonka, our 13 year old big fluffy, domestic longhair ginger, is having problems with continually licking himself raw in the same spot - on his lower belly between his legs. Not looking for serious medical advice, but rather some ideas around what could be the problem so we can discuss with our vet. Background info that may or may not be relevant:
- tonka WAS diabetic, but has been in remission for about 4 months. His diabetes was brought on by cortisone shots meant to treat his allergies, which are now under control (see below)
- he is overweight, but not excessively so. He’s a big cat to begin with, and weighs about 16 pounds. We’re hesitant to change his diet significantly now that his diabetes is under control
- he is wearing a soft Kong cone pretty much full time. If we remove it, it isn’t long before he starts licking the spot again.
- he has allergies which manifest themselves most often in feline ulcers (his lip looks like it is receding), but that is under control via diet and a short stint on Atopica right now
We are at a loss. Could this be anxiety? A nervous tick? We thought it might be him trying to clean his bum but not making it, but he can still get there when he isn’t wearing his cone (sometimes).
Any thoughts or feedback would be greatly appreciated!!
- tonka WAS diabetic, but has been in remission for about 4 months. His diabetes was brought on by cortisone shots meant to treat his allergies, which are now under control (see below)
- he is overweight, but not excessively so. He’s a big cat to begin with, and weighs about 16 pounds. We’re hesitant to change his diet significantly now that his diabetes is under control
- he is wearing a soft Kong cone pretty much full time. If we remove it, it isn’t long before he starts licking the spot again.
- he has allergies which manifest themselves most often in feline ulcers (his lip looks like it is receding), but that is under control via diet and a short stint on Atopica right now
We are at a loss. Could this be anxiety? A nervous tick? We thought it might be him trying to clean his bum but not making it, but he can still get there when he isn’t wearing his cone (sometimes).
Any thoughts or feedback would be greatly appreciated!!