Question about my cat

[dazie]

I have an 8 yr old cat who, for all intents and purposes, is very healthy.

However, she's started licking the base of her tail recently, to the point where I noticed this morning that she's got a bald spot there.  Something in the back of my mind knows that there is some cause for this behavior, but I can't remember what it is or how to fix it.

Any thoughts?

[Gamplayerx]

She may just have a "hot spot" - you can buy a spray that not only tastes bad to discourage licking, but also cools the heat and heals the skin.

Or she may be insane.  I don't know if there's a spray for that.

[ReBurn]

Or you could just drop-kick her when you see her doing that.  Animals, much like men, learn through repetition.

[dazie]

Or you could just drop-kick her when you see her doing that.  Animals, much like men, learn through repetition.

I've tried that on Ursus for years.  It doesn't work.  He still licks his tail. 

[Gamplayerx]

Or you could just drop-kick her when you see her doing that.  Animals, much like men, learn through repetition.

I've tried that on Ursus for years.  It doesn't work.  He still licks his tail. 

Wow.  Ursus must be really bendy.  You're a lucky gal.

[dazie]

It comes in handy.

[DownSouth]

My parents have a a crazy dog too.  She chews on her paws until they bleed.

[BigDun]

Dogs that lick/chew their paws either have allergies or are showing signs of stress.

[Jessie]

My 21 year old cat at my dad's house has taken to sleeping in the litter box.

I don't think she's gonna make it to 22.

[Gamplayerx]

I'm sorry, jessie.

[Jessie]

Thanks Gamp.  She's lived a long life, and we were lucky to have her this long.