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My cat has weight loss, diarrhea, and over-grooms. Is it stress?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

My cat has lost weight amd has dioreahha' he also over grooms himself' this happened last year and it righted itself after being to the vets. But its happened again. Could it be a factor that him amd my other cat deally dont get on with each other.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 2nd, 2020

Yes, over-grooming can be from stress but it could also be an allergy or any number of other underlying reasons. I suggest you refer to the link below for more information about this problem in cats. I would also recommend you get some Feliway Friends diffusers for your house if you think there is some animosity between the cats. https://www.mspca.org/angell_services/overgrooming-cats/ https://www.feliway.com/uk/Products/FELIWAY-FRIENDS-Diffuser

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