u/I-am-Prasanna

Hello all! I’m looking for some advice! Miss Ella here has had an over grooming issue for years now and we’re at the point where we have to put her in her donut so she gives her leggies and tummy a break :( please note that Ella is disabled! She has ch so sedating medication makes life extra hard for her

We’ve worked closely with our vet and tried:
-gabapentin (this made her even more wobbly and frankly, didn’t make much of a difference)
-medicated monthly baths/medicated foam in between- both are to moisturize her skin and we have seen some improvement I think?
-atop7 supplements for coat health
-gotten bloodwork/urine samples done repeatedly looking for underlying health conditions (and haven’t found any)
-feliway diffusers, increased play, and even an emotional support stuffy to help with possible anxiety

Does anyone else have experience here? I feel so bad when she gets hot spots on her leggies/her tummy is pink or sore from licking! It’s much worse in the winter but still happens in the summer time.

Age: 25
Country: US
We’ve been working with our vet!
Cat age: 5
Gender/spay: female and yes she’s spayed!

TDLR: my cat is over grooming (particularly her legs and tummy) and we haven’t found a solution.

Enough said.

Edit: Ella adores my bf as he provides endless head scritches, cat bongos, and lots of treats. He’s da bestest cat dad!

Ella decided to sit and watch me advocate for care for my partner over the phone. I don’t think she appreciated the insurance/doctors on the line 😬

Cleaning the rugs will not stop Miss Monk from locking in for a churu 😤

Sleepy girl is tired from wobbling around