Cat Licking The Carpet

Though it happens infrequently a cat s anal glands can become clogged leading to inflammation.

Cat licking the carpet.

You can try using bitter spray if the cat licks certain areas of the carpet. A cat licking the carpet may be a little humorous but if he or she is ingesting carpet strands it is time for us to take a look. Grannick s bitter apple is a good one. At the inflammation stage is when you may see your cat scooting on carpet to relieve the itch.

Cats who lick obsessively at nonfood items such as furniture clothing walls plants or household objects are exhibiting a form of pica. Make sure to clean the carpets well vacuum and steam clean it to eliminate any left over spills and scents. It would give him something to chew on. The younger a cat is weaned the stronger its drive to nurse and the more likely the cat is to suck on wool or its owner s arms earlobes or hair.

If the motivation for licking the floor appears to be the texture rather than the taste or smell you might persuade your cat to stop licking it if you put down mats or alternative floor coverings that have a different. Roommate dumped catnip on the carpet for his cats to have fun. Your cat may like a scent like food in your carpet. Cats can have some strange behaviors and still be within the realm of normal but it is important not to overlook a symptom of a serious issue.

You could try getting some cat grass the tubs of grass that grow in the house. Discuss your cat s dietary needs with your vet to ensure your cat is getting the proper type of nutrients for her age breed size and. A strong or unpleasant odor. Petful notes that other indicators include.

Pica develops when an animal craves the taste of nonfood items and it s usually indicative of a nutritional imbalance. The carpet may not have been cleaned or vacuumed well. Although some cats may only suck on such fuzzy items as wool fleece and stuffed animals others progress to eating these fabrics. His younger cats decided to eat the nip the way he thought was best.

If your cat is nibbling or sucking the carpet provide chew toys that won t shed fibres and potentially upset her digestion. Provide him with a wide variety of toys to provide mental stimulation.