Cats frequently fall back on introverted self-maintenance behaviour as a means of self-appeasement during times of stress, anxiety or emotional conflict. This can become compulsive when the cat carries out the behaviour to the detriment of its own health and in place of normal behaviour or in inappropriate contexts. | Cats frequently fall back on introverted self-maintenance behaviour as a means of self-appeasement during times of stress, anxiety or emotional conflict. This can become compulsive when the cat carries out the behaviour to the detriment of its own health and in place of normal behaviour or in inappropriate contexts. |