DOES YOUR CAT OVER-GROOM?

BALD PATCH ON CAT! HERE IS HOW TO HELP

Why is your cat overgrooming?

1

Check your cat's health

  • Medical conditions, in particular skin diseases, can cause excessive grooming and hair loss. It's best to check with your vet first
2

Help your cat feel good with FELIWAY Optimum

  • Releases “serenity messages”’ to create an environment where your cat feels safe and secure
  • Results seen visibly within the first 7 days of use
  • Use FELIWAY Optimum continuously for at least 30 days
3

Follow our “Tips for happy indoor cats”

  • Play with your cat, even for a few minutes, every day
  • Provide multiple toys, your cat will choose their favourite
  • Provide climbing opportunities (cat tree, shelves) to keep your cat active

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Risotto

Risotto has been an anxious little cat since the birth of Martin, our son. Risotto meowed every night. Risotto woke the baby up at 6am, and stopped as soon as we were up. He was depressed, slept all day and didn't want to play with us anymore. On top of that, he barely ate anymore.

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SCRATCHING & FEAR

Mewsli

Mewsli was an abandoned cat. The first time we met him, he was tiny and scared. But I had a real crush on him. He was very stressed and he had taken to hiding. He was also scratching the side of our sofa, which my husband didn't really appreciate!

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Scratching

Gomette

Here is Gomette. She is 3 years old. She is very playful and cuddly. I found a new job to which I have to devote more time. I think she reacted badly to being home alone. As I was not there, she decided to show me her displeasure. She started scratching my leather couch.

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Scratching

Cassius

Cassius Disco was a stray cat. When we adopted him, we quickly became attached to him. But when we moved, he was very disturbed by all the works. Then, when the baby arrived, tensions increased. He started to scratch everywhere, to bite and he even settled in our baby's bed.

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WHY DO CATS OVER-GROOM?

Cats losing hair everywhere in the home is normal. Cats are natural self-groomers. In fact, they spend up to 25% of their lives grooming themselves. Over-grooming is an issue when it causes hair loss. You'll see an area, commonly the belly or on the front leg, with what looks like short, stubbly hair. In most cases, you will not see your cat licking, chewing or hair pulling. Most of them over-groom at night or when you're away.

Over-grooming can have either a medical or an emotional cause.

If your cat has chronic skin issues, or if you recently changed your cat’s food, this excessive grooming may be an indication of underlying medical issues. Please consult with your veterinarian.

Over-grooming might also be caused by emotional distress. Many things can lead to your cat feeling less secure in their enviornment, such as:

  • Recent changes at home: moving, adding new furniture, remodeling, new baby in the family

  • Another pet in the home or nearby: cats don’t like sharing resources like litter box, food bowls, etc…

  • Recent changes in your routine: has your usual schedule changed leading you to be busier and less available?

Using FELIWAY Optimum may help restore your cat’s beauty, and keep your cat feeling comfortable and happy.