GuideExample answer
My cat stopped grooming itself
This is a health signal, not a grooming schedule: A cat that has stopped grooming (greasy, matted, dandruffy coat) is often in pain, overweight, or ill (arthritis, dental, kidney, thyroid). See a vet.Fact
Professional advice recommended. Book a non-urgent veterinary appointment.
How this was decided
- grooming change = medical signal, route out (EV-021)
Sources
- Cornell Feline Health Center (T1/T2 academic-veterinary) · Tier 2 · verified 2026-07-17 · commercial bias noted · source conflict noted
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