Excessive Grooming

[Ms McCoon]

My nine year old Maine Coon had his right front leg amputated at the beginning of January. After a rocky start, he seems to be doing pretty good although I have noticed some differences in his personality. Prior to the surgery, if you just looked at him or spoke to him, he would start purring. Now, I have to kind of "coax" a purr out of him. He has now started to groom himself for long periods of time and it's especially irritating at 3 o'clock in the morning! He not only grooms himself but also the other cats in the house whether they want it or not. I can't find any skin rashes or other irritations. I think it may be a behavioural issue. The grooming seems to be concentrated more on his mane and remaining front limb. Does anyone have any thoughts about this?

[critters]

Hmm. A month is still early on, and it doesn't seem to be causing any problems. I don't think I'd worry about it yet. My Ace washes everybody in the universe all the time, and I consider it a GOOD thing, with all the wonkers I have!!

[Harrison]

Hi, your dear cat is just trying to take care of every living creature around it. There aren’t any precise study about post trauma behavior of this type but it’s a good reaction any way. As long as he doesn’t start attacking you or strangers around, you should just be proud. Sooner than you expect purrs will overwhelm you again.

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