My 12-year-old cat licks this one spot on his mid-back (on his spine) and his front paws a lot more frequently than seems normal to me. He's current on flea meds, and just got an excellent bill of health from the vet (with full bloodwork and urinalysis) and he just had his yearly dental cleaning. He's not pulling out the hair or irritating this skin--he just licks those areas often. I don't think he's stressed, because our routine is the same and I'm always home with him. We go for backyard walks on the leash and play with toys multiple times a day. He's a very active senior kitty. No new pets or people in the house. No changes in diet.
What could cause this excessive licking? I'm perplexed.
What could cause this excessive licking? I'm perplexed.