[wendybird]

Hi all, new to the board but I need to ask for your advice. I have looked at the other threads but can't find this problem anywhere.:o

My cat (Toosh) female approx 6 yrs old (real age unknown, she adopted us a few years ago) has recently started cleaning herself non-stop! And I mean non-stop!

She does not have fleas and doesn't seem to have any sore patches or tender areas but she just will not stop cleaning!

Does anybody have any ideas what this could be? Could it be an allergy?

We have 2 cats and the other one (half pint) is absolutely fine. Again, no fleas and no other problems.

I am at my wits end on this so any advice would be really really appreciated.

Thanks in advance and I hope to join in elsewhere soon. :)

Birdie

[Krs]

Hey and welcome on board.

6 years cat age is approx. 35 - 38 human age ;)

I have 2 cats. They both clean themselves a lot and my female is always cleaning my 6 yr old male.

I don't think anything is wrong with her. Cats are very hygenic animals, very clean, so must just be super clean.

If she doesn't seem in any discomfort, then I believe all is OK.

[wendybird]

Hey and welcome on board.

6 years cat age is approx. 35 - 38 human age ;)

I have 2 cats. They both clean themselves alot and my female is always cleaning my 6 yr old male.

I dont think anything is wrong with her. Cats are very hygenic animals, very clean, so must just be super clean.

If she doesnt seem in any discomfort, then i believe all is ok.

Thanks for the response Krs :)

I just wish she would stop! Lol I feel like a bathmat sometimes. :o

[Krs]

I know the feeling.
My 2 seem to enjoy cleaning when I'm in bed trying to sleep, and I have 2 of them making sloppy noices and cleaning...
Drives me mental sometimes

[doggie_poopie]

My only concern would be exessive hairballs or OCD. Cats tend to become very compulsive and develop habits quickly. Make sure they are on a quaility diet to prevent this. If your cats are on a good one you don't need all the silly indoor/overweight/hairball/etc formulas!

I would try placing a box for them to play in, then turn it over a day or so later. Then remove completely. Try a paper sack after that. Many times boredom can be a culprit!
A box will a cat toy in it and holes on the side is a super cheap toy that can be put up and brought out easily!
Good Luck

[wendybird]

Thanks for all the replies folks! :)

It's funny I actually wondered if it was a form of cat OCD myself. She just never stops! Unless you get her attention then she stops for a little while... :confused:

She has plenty of toys and is active and healthy, it is just the cleaning thing. I have made appointment with the vet as she was up all night on the bed chewing away and slurping and gnawing and driving me nuts! Lol

I just want to have her checked out in case it is something I am missing.

But I really appreciate the replies as well. :o