{"id":866,"date":"2026-11-12T19:53:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T00:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/?p=866"},"modified":"2026-11-12T19:53:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T00:53:16","slug":"why-does-my-pet-keep-chewing-or-pulling-out-their-fur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/why-does-my-pet-keep-chewing-or-pulling-out-their-fur\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Pet Keep Chewing or Pulling Out Their Fur?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/iStock-1527513573-1-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/iStock-1527513573-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dog chewing on leg.\" class=\"wp-image-868\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For pets, grooming is serious business. Cats can spend hours tending to their crowning glory, while dogs can turn a quick scratch into a full-on fur-flinging session. But when grooming becomes overly vigorous on a regular basis, there\u2019s usually a reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your pet is repeatedly chewing, licking, scratching, or pulling out fur, it can lead to fur loss in pets and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/the-mangy-mutt-and-other-dog-skin-conditions-you-should-know\/\">irritated skin<\/a>. The behavior can be caused by anything from allergies and parasites to pain, infection, or stress. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/\">Volunteer Veterinary Hospital<\/a> in Knoxville, we can help determine what\u2019s behind the behavior, and create a care plan to help your pet feel comfortable again in their own skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Your Pet Itchy or Just Obsessed with Grooming?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first clue is often what the skin looks like. Pets with itchy skin may scratch, lick, chew, or rub certain areas repeatedly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/fall-allergies-in-pets\/\">Allergies<\/a>, fleas, mites, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/identifying-masses-lumps-and-bumps-on-your-pet\/\">skin infections<\/a>, and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/pet-skin-problems\/\">dermatological problems<\/a> can all cause significant irritation and itchy skin in pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red or inflamed skin\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scabs or sores\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bald patches\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flaky skin\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot spots\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent scratching or licking\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An unpleasant skin or coat odor\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Could Anxiety Cause Excessive Grooming?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/pet-separation-anxiety-in-an-ever-changing-world\/\">Pet anxiety symptoms<\/a> may include excessive grooming along with hiding, restlessness, changes in appetite, vocalization, destructive behavior, or increased clinginess. However, because physical discomfort can also alter behavior, it\u2019s important to rule out medical causes of excessive grooming before assuming your pet is simply stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Can Do at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by paying attention to patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where your pet is losing fur\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the chewing or grooming happens\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether the behavior follows outdoor activity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/allergies-in-dogs-and-10-things-you-can-do-at-home-to-help\/\">meals<\/a>, or stressful events\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any changes in skin appearance\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether your pet\u2019s appetite, sleep, or energy has changed\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Call the Veterinarian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schedule an examination with your Knoxville veterinarian if fur loss is persistent, worsening, or accompanied by irritated skin, sores, significant itching, or behavioral changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid using human creams, medications, or essential oils to treat itchy skin in pets unless your veterinarian recommends them. Some products can be harmful to pets if absorbed through the skin or licked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/staff\/\">Your Knoxville <strong><\/strong>veterinarian<\/a> can examine the skin and coat, look for <a href=\"http:\/\/volvethosp.com\/blog\/fleas-and-ticks-prevention-is-key\/\">parasites<\/a> or infections, and help determine whether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/understanding-allergies-in-pets-an-itchy-proposition\/\">allergies<\/a>, another medical condition, or a behavioral concern may be contributing to the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Volunteer Veterinary Hospital, we\u2019re here to help Knoxville pets look good, feel good, and keep their grooming routines within reasonable limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please contact our team at <a href=\"tel:+1-865-609-0311\">(865)&nbsp;609-0311<\/a> if fur loss in pets has you concerned or if it\u2019s time for your pet\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/5-reasons-to-book-your-fall-wellness-visit-with-a-knoxville-vet\/\">checkup<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For pets, grooming is serious business. 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