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Feline Grooming Disorders (view source)
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*Over-grooming is common in cast, as a response to stress
*It can progress to self-mutilation in cases of chronic stress
*Grooming may become compulsive, beginning got interfere with normally motivated behaviour
*Treatment involves reducing underlying stress
*Psychoactive medication may be effective, particularly in long standings cases or those involving self-mutilation or compulsiveness
*Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome is not a grooming disorder, but may be presented as such by owners
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