My kitty has been back to the vet since my last posting because the overgrooming was getting worse after 2 months on the prescription diet. I saw another (older and hopefully more experienced ) vet at my usual clinic who said this is psychogenic and changed the treatment. I'm to give the cat 1 mg of Diazepam every 12 hours. So far, he is still exhibiting the behavior (perhaps less?) but I don't expect him to suddenly stop something he's done for so long. It does seem to be providing some relief because I've noticed that he seems more playful. He's to see the vet again in 2 weeks.

I've also considered that this may be an environmental allergy of some sort, but can't think of what it could be. The house isn't _that_ dirty. I don't use carpet freshening products. I've changed to a "baby friendly" product for laundering slipcovers and comforters in case he was allergic to the regular detergent. I've switched from clumping litter to the type that doesn't clump. It's still the same brand though.... hmmm... maybe I should buy something different next time...

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