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Why Cats Lick Their Privates

Occasional genital grooming is normal, but persistent licking with redness, discharge or urinary difficulty needs assessment.

Occasional genital grooming is normal, but persistent licking with redness, discharge or urinary difficulty needs assessment. Treatment depends on the cause.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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