Why do cats sometimes lick their tails all the time? Could it be a wake-up call for feline health?
Who lives together with a cat he already knows that felines love to take care of themselves and love to feel clean, which is why they take care of their own hygiene personally. Just think that on average the cat devotes 10% of its day to cleansing the body, an activity that he follows in an almost maniacal way.
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However, if you notice your cat continually licking a specific area of her body, this could be it an alarm bell about the health of the animal. In particular, let's try to understand what it means if your cat is constantly licking its own tail and how to act.
Continuous licking of the tail can be an alarming sign in cats
The compulsive act of constantly licking its tail can mean that the animal is suffering from a discomfort or a physical disorder. In particular, it can be a signal of one unwelcome presence of parasites, such as fleas or ticks. Self your cat frantically licks and nibbles its tail, most likely it is haunted by these unwelcome visitors. The cat might as well suffer from an allergy for some substance that has come into contact with that specific area of the body, or to a particular food that has recently eaten. It is not to be underestimated either the psychological well-being of the feline. In fact, if the cat is suffering from anxiety or stress, the cat could vent its suffering through this nervous practice. His continual licking can also cause him serious damage, since the feline tongue is very rough and this it can cause problems for your body.
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If you are sure that your cat is behaving in a similar way, you would do well to have him examined promptly by your trusted veterinarian.
Other signs to watch out for
Other behaviors that every cat owner should know how to interpret are:
- if the cat is constantly licking its private parts, it could be inflammation, urinary tract infections or urinary stones, it would be good to also observe the state of his feces and urine;
- if he licks his belly frequently, it could be one cystitis in cats or again, a form of allergy or dermatitis;
- when he licks his paws, there may be some wounds, cuts, or foreign objects such as needles or splinters, extremely painful for the feline.
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