DOES YOUR CAT

OVER-GROOM?

TOP TIPS FOR OVERGROOMING

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 withย FELIWAYย Diffuser

    • Releases โ€œhappy messagesโ€โ€™ to create an environment where your cat feels safe and secure
    • Use a FELIWAY Diffuser continuously for at least 30 days

  3. Follow our โ€œTips for happy indoor catsโ€

    • 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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TESTIMONIALS

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Risotto
Loss of Appetite

Risotto

Risotto has been an anxious little cat since Martin, our son, was born. Risotto meowed every night. Risotto would wake the baby up at 6am, and stop as soon...
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Mewsli
Hiding Scratching

Mewsli

Mewsli was an abandoned cat. The first time we met him, he was tiny and scared. But I fell in love with him. He was very stressed and had...
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Gomette
Scratching

Gomette

This is Gomette. She is 3 years old and very playful and cuddly. I have a new job and I have to spend more time away. I think she...
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Cassius
Scratching

Cassius

Cassius Disco was a stray cat. When we adopted him, we quickly became attached to him. But when we moved house, he was very upset by all the construction....
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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 catโ€™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 environment, such as:

  • Recent changes at home: moving, adding new furniture, remodeling, new baby in the family
  • Another pet in the home or nearby: cats donโ€™t like sharing resources like litter box, food bowls, etcโ€ฆ
  • Recent changes in your routine: has your usual schedule changed leading you to be busier and less available?

Using FELIWAY Diffuser may help restore your catโ€™s beauty, and keep your cat feeling comfortable and happy.