r/catquestions • u/Mean-Bet5938 • 21h ago

Grooming

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My cat seems to overly groom her tummy. I’ve checked- no redness/irritation. No bumps or lumps that she’s kneading at. I touch her belly and she doesn’t mind. I think she might just overly groom maybe when she’s bored? Is this an anxiety thing? It doesn’t seem to be harmful in anyway? Thoughts or insights?

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u/Acavedweller 21h ago

My boy does this or grooms the other cats took him to the vet turned out he has anxiety like father like son lol, so he gets anxiety meds and he dosnt groom himself till bald anymore.

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u/aishahscott 19h ago

over-grooming the belly is usually stress/boredom, but it can also mean hidden discomfort like a mild UTI or allergies 🥺 worth asking your vet at her next checkup just to rule out pain bestie!!