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The most common causes of fur pulling are flea infestation, Allergies and infections, and these should be ruled out with a full veterinary check-up before assuming that anxiety is the cause. If your cat has fleas, you can implement natural methods of flea control. In the case of allergies, switching to a hypoallergenic diet may do the trick. Infections and other medical problems can be treated by your veterinarian. If the cat is not suffering from parasites, allergies, skin conditions such as fungal or bacterial infections, or other medical problems, the fur pulling is probably caused by anxiety

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