When Overgrooming Signals a Serious Issue

While grooming is normal for cats, excessive licking or hair loss is cause for alarm. Anxiety, allergies, skin irritation, or other underlying medical conditions usually cause overgrooming. Traumatic changes include moving, new pets, or a lack of stimulation.

Overgrooming, if left unchecked, causes skin infections and offers further chronic discomfort. close observations are done on the grooming habits of the cat to help catch the problem early. The root cause, being either physical or emotional, will restore comfort once treated and avoid long-term health problems. This is not a bad habit to ignore; it's just a hint asking for care.