Does anyone have any tips for helping a cat adjust to a recovery onesie?
I have a cat who’s been overgrooming (belly, legs, feet, and under the tail) - I think due to a food allergy that was triggered a couple months ago. I’m still confirming that and experimenting with eliminating different allergens, but I feel there’s a component to it that has become psychologically self-perpetuating.
I had her in the onesie for over 6 hours and, while she eventually became more confident using her arms, she never adjusted to feel comfortable with her back legs - and as a result, stayed mostly stationary and reluctant to move anywhere. She'll relax and purr on the bed; she'll swat at her wand toy; she's just reluctant to do anything requiring walking. I eventually took it off for a bit because I’m afraid she won’t be able to use the bathroom with her back legs this wobbly.
Anyone have any advice? How long does it typically take for them to adjust to this? (By the way, I did try a cone and that was a disaster; this was still much better by far.)
I have a cat who’s been overgrooming (belly, legs, feet, and under the tail) - I think due to a food allergy that was triggered a couple months ago. I’m still confirming that and experimenting with eliminating different allergens, but I feel there’s a component to it that has become psychologically self-perpetuating.
I had her in the onesie for over 6 hours and, while she eventually became more confident using her arms, she never adjusted to feel comfortable with her back legs - and as a result, stayed mostly stationary and reluctant to move anywhere. She'll relax and purr on the bed; she'll swat at her wand toy; she's just reluctant to do anything requiring walking. I eventually took it off for a bit because I’m afraid she won’t be able to use the bathroom with her back legs this wobbly.
Anyone have any advice? How long does it typically take for them to adjust to this? (By the way, I did try a cone and that was a disaster; this was still much better by far.)
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