Why is a cat constantly licking a specific area?

A cat constantly licking a specific area may be due to reasons such as itchy skin, injuries, or high psychological stress. In this case, the owner is advised to first put a cone on the cat to prevent it from licking the affected area, and then check if there are any wounds, redness, ringworm spots, or hair loss. If there are external injuries, it is necessary to clean the wounds in a timely manner and apply anti-inflammatory drugs. If the cause is due to fungal, bacterial, or parasitic infections, it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital for examination and treatment. If it is caused by high psychological stress, the owner needs to spend more time with and comfort the cat.

Itchy Skin

If the cat has a skin disease or parasite infection, it will constantly lick the affected area to relieve the discomfort caused by the itch. Symptoms may include redness, ringworm spots, and hair loss. In this case, the owner should promptly put a cone on the cat and take it to a pet hospital for inspection and treatment as soon as possible.

Body Injury

Since wounds cause pain, cats tend to lick their wounds after injury, hoping to alleviate the pain. Moreover, there will be a distinct itching sensation during the wound drainage or healing process, which also prompts the cat to constantly lick the injured area. In this case, the owner should carefully inspect the cat's licking area. If a wound is found, it is necessary to clean and disinfect the wound in a timely manner, apply anti-inflammatory drugs, and bandage it to prevent the cat from licking the wound and causing inflammation.

High Psychological Stress

Cats tend to excessively lick their bodies when they are anxious or under high stress, such as when suddenly changing environments, having unfamiliar people or cats at home, etc. In this case, the owner is advised to put a cone on the cat to prevent excessive grooming and to spend more time accompanying and comforting the cat. Engage in interactive games with the cat to divert its attention. As long as the owner is patient and spends more time with the cat, the depression should improve and disappear.