My cat overgrooms. Are there alternatives to Prozac for treatment?

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My Vet said to put my cat on Prozac for her excessive grooming. Are there other options? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 8.5 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Personally I would try to reduce stress in the household by providing private, quiet areas for her to relax, use a pheromone diffuser like Feliway, try anti anxiety supplement like Solliquin, and if you need medication to stop it right away I prefer using a long acting steroid injection. Giving daily medication to a cat is stressful in itself and I don’t like to medicate cats excessively for overgrooming. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Archie.

My cat overgrooms. Are there alternatives to Prozac for treatment?

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