after all, cat self-grooming is an important behavior that helps cats remove loose hair, dirt, and parasites from their coat. if your cat is licking too much, they can lose fur in strips along their back, belly, or inner legs. your cat may also have an unusually high number of hairballs. to help manage your cat’s overgrooming habits, you need to understand what’s causing the excessive licking in the first place. your cat’s fur-loss pattern may even hint at the …