Have your cat examined by a veterinarian-there are medical and behavioral causes for self-mutilation.
Parasites-like fleas, ticks, or mites, ringworm, a wound, allergies, or a metabolic disease can lead to overgrooming/self-mutilation. Your veterinarian will do several skin and blood tests if appropriate to find the underlying cause and then treat it!
Obsessive-compulsive issues, anxiety, or stress can lead to overgrooming behaviors. Alleviating causes of stress can help. Some cats need behavior modifying medication to stop overgrooming.
Good Luck!
Parasites-like fleas, ticks, or mites, ringworm, a wound, allergies, or a metabolic disease can lead to overgrooming/self-mutilation. Your veterinarian will do several skin and blood tests if appropriate to find the underlying cause and then treat it!
Obsessive-compulsive issues, anxiety, or stress can lead to overgrooming behaviors. Alleviating causes of stress can help. Some cats need behavior modifying medication to stop overgrooming.
Good Luck!