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However, overgrooming is different. It can be related to food or inhalant allergies, pain, endocrine imbalance, parasites, and more. A vet visit is a good idea to rule out physical causes.
In kitties, overgrooming is often a behavioral/emotional/stress-related issue. Easy and effective ways to address stress include flower essences and Play Therapy (Play Therapy | Little Big Cat).
Hopefully that will give you some ideas to start with, but of course please do post more information!
Mary, we'd love to hear an update on your kitty.
And have you taken the basic class - Holistic Health Care 101? That may help you keep your kitty healthy while you work on the overgrooming.
Dr. Christina