My cat is overgrooming, losing hair, and peeing. Should I see a vet?

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My cat has started over grooming again and is starting to get a ball spot on the back of his tail also he has started to pee on his scratching pad he still eat well and use his litter box’s well I feel something wrong do I need to take him to th vet or wait a little while to see if he stops? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | neutered

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Poor Boda! Overgrooming is usually a symptom of allergic skin disease or emotional stress. He may respond quite well to a veterinary prescription allergy diet like Hills z/d and stop overgrooming completely. Some cats need to be on allergy medication like steroids to help with the symptoms. If stress or emotional issues are the culprit, then Boda might need to be on antidepressants or anti anxiety medication designed for cats like Zylkene or Feliway spray. If you want to try something before taking him to the vet, buy some Feliway cat pheromone spray and allergy diet like z/d and try that for 8-10 weeks, as both may work and save you a trip to the vet! Good luck!

My cat is overgrooming, losing hair, and peeing. Should I see a vet?

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