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Why does my kitten overgroom her front paws?

5 Answers  |  Asked By: roilior   59   

I’ve had her paws checked and they are fine. She seems to get completely obsessed with cleaning them sometimes and I’m not sure this is healthy. She is otherwise happy and playful. Why could this be happening? (P.S. She was a rescue and her tail was broken off by someone before she was found.)

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Answer 1
kitty

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It’s normal.

Cats are just obsessivly clean creatures and spend most of thier time either grooming or sleeping. As long as she isn’t removing fur from her body during grooming it’s fine.

By: Kat   2947
 

Answer 2
kitty

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my cat does this too, and my vet says it is because she is stressed. he recommended feliway cat calmer and it has worked great!

By: johnisgood2   1304
 

Answer 3
kitty

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Cats will groom when they are board. Maybe stress. Your vet will know for sure.

By: szaro   574
 

Answer 4
kitty

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I know that dogs sometimes have something they refer to as a “hot spot” - one specific place on their body that they lick incessantly. Maybe cats have something similar? I wouldn’t worry unless the skin on those front paws starts to become irritated.

By: ziggy_bo43   680
 

Answer 5
kitty

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shes either nervous or its a habit she likes doing it so dont stop her

 

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