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Cat Health Recovery

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This list provides you with pet health and recovery items that may help your cat in their time of need. Mostly directed for over-grooming cats.

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Suits and Soft Collars

Recovery suits and soft collars for cats to prevent over-grooming or grooming of post-op areas.

 
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This is a recovery suit I have personally used for one of my cats. This suit is super easy to slip onto your cat and covers important areas like your cat's belly, back, sides, and a bit of the hind-end/base of tail area. This suit is perfect to help ...
Your cat may hate it at first, but will quickly get used to it's snug fit.
Well & Good Recovery Suit for Kittens
 
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This soft collar is one I have personally used for my cats to prevent over-grooming. It stops them from reaching their sides, but if your cat is a bit flexible, they may be able to reach their tail, belly, and hind-end area.
This collar is easy to slide onto your cat and it holds into place/prevents your cat from removing it with a velcro strap.
Your cat may hate it at first, but they will be fine; it is still easy to maneuver in for them.
Well & Good Soft-Filled Recovery Kitten Collar
 
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This orange slice soft collar is very helpful towards a cat's recovery. It offers the same range as plastic cones do as it has stopped my cat from being able to over-groom most of the spots on his body; only allowing him to get his paws if he stretch...
This collar is easy to slip on and has an adjustable strap to loosen or tighten for a snug fight on your cat.
ANWA Adjustable Cat Donut Collar for Recovery

Chews

Chewable treats and medicine for your cat's health!

 
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Pet Honesty provides a multitude of different vitamins for different needs, I've personally used the allergy relief and skin soothing treats for my cat who over-grooms when stressed. 
It has helped grow his fur back, make his skin softer, and it is an enjoyable snack that he loves to take.
Pet Honesty Skin & Coat Health Chews
 
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If you have an anxious cat like me, these chews are another god-send to helping your cat! My cat loves anything chicken flavored so he eats these right up, it helps improve his mood greatly.
Pet Honesty Cat Calming Chews
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Zylkene is a capsule that you can sprinkle on your cat's food to help soothe anxiety. Please check with your vet first before trying this on your cat to make sure they won't have any adverse effects.
I've heard lots of pet owners say that this and their prescription medicine have worked well soothing their cat's anxiety. This capsule has helped my cat stop being so stressed out he over-grooms, made him more playful, and more vocal; just like his ...
Zylkene Calming Supplement

Sprays/Diffusers

Calming sprays and diffusers to help soothe your cat.

 
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Feliway is a brand I've always heard other cat owners recommend to help soothe your cat's stress. Many of them stand by it providing their cat with the help they need.
I have used Feliway many times, this diffuser has helped bring my two cats closer and relieved the tension between the two when first introduced. It is definitely helpful.
Feliway Optimum Diffuser & Refill Kit for Cats
 
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This veterinary-recommended clinical care antiseptic/antifungal spray is super helpful. The antiseptic properties have really helped my cat from his serious overgrooming and barbering from allergies. It stops him from itching and keeps the spots clea... 

If your cat has the same issues, definitely check with your vet to see if this spray is right for your pet.
Veterinary Formula Antiseptic & Antifungal Spray

Treatments

Topical treatments for your cat.

 
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TropiClean is a great brand with other products to help soothe itchy skin from your cat or dog suffering from any sort of skin condition.
I have personally used this specific product on my cat with over-grooming issues when stressed. The instructions on using this medication is simple and it is very effective, along with making your pet smell great afterwards.
TropiClean OxyMed Medicated Oatmeal Treatment for Pets
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Claw Caps

Claw caps to help prevent obsessive scratching of fur or post-op areas, furniture, or other uses.

 
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I've personally used these claw caps for my cat. The caps themselves come in a small tube, along with a couple tubes of glue and a pipette-type piece to attach to the head of the glue for a finer insertion inside the claw cap. These come in combinati...
Soft Paws Nail Caps for Cats