hi and welcome, while excessive licking of themselves is usually attributed to a food allergy...and chewing/eating of objects can be a condition called PICA.
http://pets.webmd.com/cats/guide/unusual-cat-cravings
OCD isn't really common but it does exist, it can also be related to some medical issues. heres is a site for more reading.
http://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/behavioral/c_ct_compulsive_disorders#.UZd9cpyE704
Hello! I know a bit about animals since my 8 year stint working for a vet. You cat's behavior is neurological. And it is a form of OCD. Sounds as if she has a severe case. But animals react differently to mental issues than humans. It is very important for you to not compare your cat with human behavior. She is a CAT. And she licks. Everything. If this were my cat, I would try freezing some chiken broth or tuna juice into some ice cubes, Then offer them to her one at a time (in a bowl so she doesn't make a mess) and allow her to lick it to her heart's content. If that didn't work, I would go looking for something acceptable that she likes to lick and allow her only that item to lick. All other items would receive a water-squirt or another non-violent way of stopping her, and immediately take her to/offer her the item she is allowed to lick. I hope this is helpful. Blessings for you and your kitty - Blu
My 3 year old has a form of OCD with scratching, after being treated successfully for fleas and ticks, she still scratches when she is stressed or hungry.
My vet sold me a calming spray that I can spray on the blankets or sheets
or her pillow. There was also a wall unit that spritzes a bit of the calming spray into the air and that is next on my list of things to purchase.
The can of calming spray actually works very well and does not have an obtrusive or bad smell for my nose either. I can barely smell it, but it must be phermone based for it to work for my kitty....
Good luck and I hope you can find the spray. I am out at the moment and cannot think of the name.
M
excellent suggestion....I believe the spray you are referring to is called FELIWAY, its avail thru amazon or any good pet store and many Vet clinics..also comes in a room diffuser...
http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Zone-Feliway-Diffuser-separately/dp/B004HFNE4I/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1368997581&sr=1-5&keywords=feliway+spray
This sounds amazing! Does it say anywhere that it's toxic or shouldn't be ingested? Obviously I wouldn't want her drinking it, but because she has a 'licking' issues I wouldn't want her to be licking it everywhere if it's not safe for her.
Thank you for your answer!
its a room spray or in a diffuser that just omits a slight mist, you DO NOT put it on her just spray a bit in the room ....its completely nontoxic... and she wouldn't be drinking it or licking it..no worries:)
My 8 year old cat does this she literally licks anything that is infringement of her she licks her self and cleans her self constantly her behaviour is the same but I'm just worried about what she licks I just want to know if she is ok can anyone help ??