We adopted 2 new cats about 6 weeks ago. They seem to have settled really well, but 1 came to us having overgroomed one patch, reason unknown, she saw the vet and got it treated, no signs of fleas. She had a good check up a couple of weeks later when she had her vaccinations. They're lovely cats and seem really well adjusted but about a week ago the cat who had previously had an issue seemed to have been in a fight as she had a scab on the back of her hear that didn't look self inflicted. Then yesterday I spotted a patch of over grooming, by today she had 4 patches and is starting to make herself sore. Again no obvious causes so possibly stress. I have ordered a Feliway and am keeping her in because of the cone, but I appreciate that is actually stressing her more as they are very outdoor cats. Obviously we will keep investigating any other causes with the vet but if anyone has had similar and can advise on how to break the over grooming cycle or lower stress levels advice would be appreciated. I must admit she doesn't look stressed, eats well, very active, likes to snuggle and no accidents but I appreciate she's had a big life upheaval and is now in a new environment.
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