Licking fur a lot

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Tweety seems to be licking her self a lot more than the preening she has done , she is eating okay in fact she is eating more, I thought a couple of weeks ago she was drinking a lot more, but that seems to have stopped .She is hanging round us more being inside /outside.. I know that another young cat in the area has been hanging around, and comes into the garden a lot ..she doesnt like him he is an unfixed male ...a stray .Would that affect her behavior ?

Jade59 · Accepted Answer

That un-neutered male would certainly effect Tweety's behavior, sure.  Will make her nervous and maybe unlike her normal self.  As far as the food goes...you know, that is debatable.  The Friskies has been around forever and my childhood cats grew up on it, but it IS full of additives whereas the "Wellness" that you would find at Petco or Petsmart is a better quality food with no Meat by products, Corn, Wheat or Soy which can cause less of a chance for allergies.  Jade transferred to the Wellness with no problem at all although it's the dry kind.  I tried to get her to eat the wet, but nope, she's addicted to the Fancy Feast and won't change.  

I think, too, we tend to be so focused on our cats that when they do the least little thing out of their routine, we think something is wrong when it's not.  Jade, too, was drinking more water suddenly about a month ago, then stopped.  Who knows. lol

I'm wondering how close you are to the beach?  It's been very wet and foggy at night where I am and this will make Jades fur wet and feel funny to her so she tends to lick more in that case.

margypops · Answer

She seems better today although she was freaked out by the bangs of fireworks in the area last night, she is more lethargic than she used to be ..

Jade59 · Answer

Yeah, I'm a worrier, Margy and have to tell myself, unless Jade is really acting ill, to take a step back and just let her be.  I can get ridiculous about it and make MYSELF sick with worry while Jade goes on her merry way.  "We" don't feel the same every day, so is likely so with our kitties, as well.

margypops · Answer

Thanks for the response...it made me feel better as I have been a bit concerned about her behavior..I think you have much in sight as I do know I have been focused on her too much ..I am just going to let her hang out ..we are one hour from the beach ..nope no fog only early morn, but lots of chem trails every day ...thanks jade

margypops · Answer

what do you think is the best food to feed her , I have been giving her the Friskies indoors delights  dry food the one for indoor cats for hairballs , although she is outdoor aswell, I put down wet food friskies in the morning, then in the evening, she also like some chicken as a snack ...

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