Why Is My Cat Not Grooming? Causes, Health Risks, and What to Do
- Vet. Tek. Fatih ARIKAN
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Why Do Cats Groom Themselves?
Grooming serves several physical and behavioral functions. When a cat licks its coat, the tongue’s backward-facing projections help remove loose hair, dirt, debris, and some external contaminants. Licking also distributes natural skin oils across the coat, helping maintain its normal texture and appearance.
Cats may groom themselves to:
Remove loose hair and surface debris
Keep the coat relatively clean and orderly
Distribute natural oils through the fur
Help regulate body temperature as saliva evaporates
Clean themselves after eating or using the litter box
Restore their familiar scent
Soothe themselves after excitement, conflict, or stress
Grooming is also part of feline social behavior. Cats that share a close relationship may lick one another, particularly around the head and neck. This behavior, known as allogrooming, can help maintain social bonds and clean areas that are difficult for an individual cat to reach.
Although grooming is normal, it does not always indicate that a cat feels relaxed. Some cats briefly lick themselves after a stressful interaction or an uncertain event. Excessive grooming may therefore indicate stress, pain, itching, or skin disease, while reduced grooming may indicate that the cat is uncomfortable or physically unable to perform normal self-care.
How Much Grooming Is Normal for a Cat?
There is no universal number of minutes that every cat should spend grooming. Normal frequency varies according to age, coat length, activity level, health, environment, and individual temperament.
Most healthy cats groom themselves repeatedly throughout the day. These sessions may be brief and occur after eating, waking, playing, using the litter box, or interacting with another animal. A cat does not need to be observed grooming constantly to have normal self-care habits.
Owners should focus on changes from the cat’s usual pattern rather than attempting to measure an exact daily duration. A cat that has always groomed discreetly may simply perform the behavior when no one is watching. However, a sudden reduction in grooming combined with visible coat changes is more concerning.
Long-haired cats may require regular brushing even when they groom normally. Self-grooming alone may not prevent knots and mats, particularly around the armpits, abdomen, chest, hindquarters, and behind the ears. Senior, overweight, and mobility-impaired cats may also need additional assistance.
How Can You Tell That Your Cat Has Stopped Grooming?
Owners may not directly notice that grooming has decreased. The first sign is often a change in the appearance, texture, or smell of the coat.
Possible signs of inadequate grooming include:
Greasy, dull, clumped, or untidy fur
Loose hair remaining trapped in the coat
Dandruff or visible skin flakes
Knots or painful mats
Food residue around the mouth or chest
Urine or fecal material around the hindquarters
Dirt collecting around the paws or tail
An unpleasant or unusual odor
Increased hair shedding onto furniture
Grooming only the front of the body while neglecting the back
Reduced flexibility when attempting to lick
Irritability when the mouth, back, hips, or limbs are touched
The location of the neglected fur may provide an important clue. A cat with obesity or arthritis may still clean its front legs and chest but struggle to reach the lower back, abdomen, tail base, or hindquarters. A cat experiencing dental or oral pain may reduce grooming across the entire body because using the tongue and mouth has become uncomfortable.
Poor grooming is not a diagnosis by itself. It is a clinical sign that should be considered alongside appetite, water intake, activity, mobility, litter-box habits, weight changes, hiding, vocalization, and other behavioral changes.
Why Is My Cat Not Grooming?
A cat rarely stops grooming without a reason. Reduced grooming usually means that the behavior has become painful, physically difficult, tiring, or less important to the cat because it is dealing with another medical or emotional problem.
Potential causes include:
Dental disease or pain inside the mouth
Arthritis, injury, or spinal discomfort
Obesity and reduced flexibility
Fever, dehydration, or systemic illness
Weakness, fatigue, or malnutrition
Stress, fear, or major environmental changes
Neurological disease
Cognitive decline in senior cats
Sedating medications or recovery from anesthesia
Developmental, health, or socialization problems in kittens
The onset and distribution of poor grooming can provide useful clues. A sudden, widespread reduction may be associated with acute pain or illness. Gradual neglect of the lower back and hindquarters is more commonly seen in cats with obesity, arthritis, or reduced flexibility.
Owners should also distinguish inadequate grooming from an inherently unusual-looking coat. A long-haired cat can develop small knots despite grooming normally, while an unkempt, greasy coat in a previously meticulous cat represents a meaningful change.
Psychological causes are possible, but physical illness and pain should be investigated before concluding that a cat has stopped grooming because of stress or depression.
Dental and Oral Pain Can Make Grooming Difficult
A cat uses its tongue, lips, teeth, and jaw during grooming. Pain affecting any of these structures can make licking or nibbling through the coat uncomfortable.
Oral conditions that may reduce grooming include:
Periodontal disease
Tooth resorption
Fractured or infected teeth
Oral ulcers
Abscesses
Foreign material inside the mouth
Jaw injuries
Oral masses
A cat with mouth pain may approach food but hesitate to eat, chew on one side, drop food, prefer soft food, drool, paw at its mouth, develop bad breath, or become resistant to having its face touched. However, cats frequently conceal dental pain, and reduced grooming or a deteriorating coat may be among the earliest noticeable changes.
Some cats continue eating despite severe oral disease. A normal appetite therefore does not completely rule out dental pain. Veterinary examination may require a detailed oral assessment, dental radiographs, or examination under anesthesia because important lesions can be hidden below the gumline.
Treating the underlying oral problem often improves comfort and allows normal grooming to resume. Owners should not give human painkillers, as medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be extremely dangerous to cats.
Arthritis, Injury, and Other Painful Conditions
Grooming requires flexibility and coordinated movement. A cat must bend its spine, rotate its neck, lift its limbs, and maintain uncomfortable positions to reach different parts of the body. Arthritis or another painful condition can make these movements difficult.
Musculoskeletal causes of reduced grooming may include:
Osteoarthritis
Hip, knee, or spinal pain
Muscle injury
Fractures or joint trauma
Painful wounds
Declawing-related discomfort
Abdominal pain
Pain caused by internal disease
Cats with arthritis do not always limp. Instead, they may stop jumping onto high surfaces, hesitate before using stairs, sleep more, become irritable when handled, miss the litter box, or neglect the lower back and hindquarters.
A matted or greasy area over the back, tail base, hips, or rear legs may indicate that the cat cannot comfortably turn and reach it. Senior cats are particularly susceptible, but arthritis can also occur in younger cats following injury or due to developmental joint disease.
Painful mats can make the problem worse. As tangled hair pulls on the skin, grooming and movement become increasingly uncomfortable. Severe mats should be removed by a veterinarian or experienced groomer rather than cut with scissors at home because feline skin is thin and can easily be pulled into the blades.
Obesity and Mobility Problems
Overweight and obese cats may be physically unable to reach important areas of their bodies. Excess fat around the abdomen, chest, and hips limits flexibility, making it difficult for the cat to turn far enough to clean its lower back, belly, tail base, genital area, and hind legs.
These cats may continue grooming the front legs and chest while neglecting the rear half of the body. Owners may notice:
Greasy or clumped fur along the back
Dandruff near the tail base
Mats around the abdomen or hindquarters
Urine or fecal material caught in the fur
Difficulty cleaning after using the litter box
Reduced jumping, climbing, or general activity
Obesity may also coexist with arthritis. Additional weight increases the mechanical load on painful joints, while joint discomfort discourages movement. This creates a cycle in which reduced mobility worsens grooming and inactivity contributes to further weight gain.
A veterinarian should assess the cat’s body condition and look for painful orthopedic or medical problems before recommending a weight-loss plan. Food should not be severely restricted without guidance, as rapid weight loss or prolonged food refusal can place cats at risk of hepatic lipidosis.
Weight reduction should be gradual and supported by appropriate nutrition, portion control, environmental enrichment, and activity suited to the cat’s mobility. Owners may need to provide regular brushing and gentle cleaning while the underlying problem is addressed.
Illness, Weakness, and Low Energy
Grooming is important, but it is not essential for immediate survival. When a cat feels seriously unwell, its limited energy may be directed toward resting and maintaining basic bodily functions instead of coat care.
Reduced grooming can accompany many conditions, including:
Fever or infection
Dehydration
Diabetes mellitus
Hyperthyroidism or other hormonal disorders
Liver disease
Gastrointestinal illness
Anemia
Heart or respiratory disease
Cancer
Malnutrition
Recovery from surgery, sedation, or anesthesia
The coat may become dull, greasy, separated into small clumps, or covered with dandruff. These changes do not identify a particular disease, but they may indicate that the cat’s general health has deteriorated.
Additional warning signs can include:
Reduced appetite or refusal to eat
Vomiting or diarrhea
Increased or decreased drinking
Changes in urination
Weight loss
Hiding or unusual quietness
Weakness or difficulty walking
Changes in breathing
Pale, yellow, or bluish gums
Reduced interest in play or social interaction
A cat that suddenly stops grooming and also appears lethargic, painful, dehydrated, or unwilling to eat should receive prompt veterinary attention. Brushing or bathing may improve the appearance of the coat temporarily, but it will not resolve the underlying illness.
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Environmental Changes
Stress can alter normal grooming behavior in different ways. Some cats groom excessively when anxious, while others reduce grooming because they withdraw, hide, sleep more, or become less interested in routine activities.
Possible stressors include:
Moving to a new home
A new person or animal entering the household
Loss of a companion
Conflict between cats
Construction, loud noises, or unfamiliar visitors
Changes in feeding or litter-box locations
Lack of hiding places or elevated resting areas
Boredom and insufficient environmental enrichment
Hospitalization, boarding, or prolonged owner absence
An unpredictable or frightening home environment
Stress-related poor grooming should not be diagnosed simply because no obvious injury is visible. Dental pain, arthritis, systemic illness, skin disease, and other medical causes must be considered first. Physical and emotional problems may also occur together; for example, pain can increase anxiety, while chronic stress may change appetite, activity, and social behavior.
Helpful environmental measures may include providing predictable routines, separate food and water stations, clean litter boxes, safe hiding places, elevated resting areas, scratching surfaces, play sessions, and gradual introductions between animals.
A cat should never be forced out of hiding or punished for appearing withdrawn or unkempt. If behavioral changes persist, veterinary examination is necessary, followed when appropriate by an individualized behavior-management plan.
Neurological and Cognitive Problems
Normal grooming requires awareness, balance, coordination, flexibility, and the ability to perform an organized sequence of movements. Diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, or muscles can disrupt this process.
Possible neurological causes include:
Brain disease or injury
Spinal cord disorders
Peripheral nerve damage
Vestibular disease affecting balance
Muscle weakness
Seizure disorders and their recovery periods
Cognitive dysfunction in senior cats
A neurologically affected cat may attempt to groom but repeatedly miss the intended area, lose its balance, stop after a few seconds, or clean only one side of its body. Other signs may include an abnormal gait, head tilt, circling, tremors, weakness, disorientation, unusual vocalization, altered sleep patterns, or difficulty jumping.
Sudden neurological signs require urgent veterinary assessment, particularly when poor grooming appears alongside collapse, seizures, severe weakness, loss of balance, unequal pupils, or an inability to walk normally.
Cognitive dysfunction develops gradually and is primarily seen in older cats. Affected cats may forget familiar routines, wander aimlessly, vocalize at night, interact differently with family members, have litter-box accidents, or show changes in sleep and self-care. Because similar signs can result from pain, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, sensory loss, or brain disease, cognitive decline should be diagnosed only after other causes have been investigated.
Why Is My Kitten Not Grooming Itself?
Newborn kittens cannot independently manage all their hygiene needs. Their mother licks them to keep them clean and stimulates urination and defecation during the first weeks of life. As kittens grow, they begin licking themselves and gradually develop more coordinated grooming behavior through a combination of instinct, physical development, observation, and social learning.
A young kitten may groom less effectively because it is:
Still developing coordination
Orphaned or separated from its mother early
Weak, underweight, or poorly nourished
Cold or dehydrated
Affected by parasites or infection
Experiencing oral pain or a congenital abnormality
Recovering from illness
Living in an unsuitable or stressful environment
Inexperience alone may explain occasional food, litter, or fecal material on a healthy young kitten. However, complete absence of grooming—particularly when accompanied by poor appetite, diarrhea, nasal or eye discharge, a swollen abdomen, lethargy, low body temperature, or failure to gain weight—should not be considered a simple learning delay.
Orphaned kittens may require gentle cleaning with a warm, damp cloth after feeding and toileting. They should then be dried thoroughly and kept warm. Full bathing can cause dangerous chilling and should be avoided unless necessary and performed with appropriate temperature control.
Why Do Senior Cats Stop Grooming?
Reduced grooming is common in older cats, but it should not automatically be accepted as a normal consequence of aging. Senior cats are more likely to develop medical conditions that make grooming painful, difficult, or exhausting.
Common contributing factors include:
Osteoarthritis and reduced spinal flexibility
Dental disease and oral pain
Obesity or loss of muscle mass
Chronic kidney disease
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes mellitus
Poor vision or hearing
Neurological disease
Cognitive dysfunction
An older cat may gradually stop cleaning its lower back, hips, tail base, or hindquarters while continuing to groom easier-to-reach areas. The coat may become greasy, flaky, clumped, or matted. Claws may also become overgrown when reduced activity and scratching no longer wear away their outer layers effectively.
Regular brushing can improve comfort and help owners identify lumps, wounds, parasites, weight loss, or painful areas. Grooming assistance should be gentle, as thin aging skin can tear easily and arthritic joints may be sensitive to positioning.
Any persistent decline in a senior cat’s grooming habits warrants a veterinary examination. Identifying and treating pain, dental disease, or systemic illness may significantly improve both grooming behavior and overall quality of life.
What Happens When a Cat Does Not Groom?
When a cat stops grooming, loose hair, dead skin cells, natural oils, dirt, food residue, and other debris begin to accumulate. The earliest changes may be cosmetic, but prolonged inadequate grooming can eventually affect comfort and skin health.
Possible consequences include:
A greasy, dull, or clumped coat
Dandruff and accumulated dead skin
Increased shedding
Knots and painful mats
Skin irritation beneath tangled fur
Trapped moisture, urine, or fecal material
Unpleasant odor
Greater difficulty detecting wounds, swelling, or parasites
Reduced insulation and temperature regulation
Discomfort when moving or being touched
Matting is especially important in long-haired cats. Mats can tighten as they grow and continuously pull on the skin. Severe tangles may restrict movement, conceal wounds, trap moisture, and contribute to inflammation or infection.
Poor grooming can also affect the genital and perineal areas. Urine or fecal material remaining in the fur may irritate the skin and attract flies in suitable climates. Cats experiencing diarrhea, urinary incontinence, obesity, arthritis, or long coats may be particularly vulnerable.
The deteriorating coat is usually a consequence of an underlying problem rather than the primary disease. Cleaning the cat can improve hygiene and comfort, but the medical, painful, behavioral, or mobility-related cause must still be identified.
When Is Poor Grooming a Veterinary Emergency?
Reduced grooming alone does not always require emergency treatment, particularly when it has developed gradually and the cat is otherwise eating, drinking, moving, and behaving normally. However, sudden cessation of grooming accompanied by other clinical signs may indicate a serious illness.
Seek urgent veterinary care if the cat has stopped grooming and also shows:
Difficulty breathing or open-mouth breathing
Collapse, severe weakness, or inability to stand
Seizures, marked disorientation, or sudden loss of balance
Repeated vomiting or severe diarrhea
A swollen or painful abdomen
Straining to urinate or producing little to no urine
Significant trauma, bleeding, or suspected fractures
Pale, blue, gray, or yellow gums
Severe drooling, oral bleeding, or inability to close the mouth
Signs of poisoning
Extreme lethargy or reduced responsiveness
Prompt veterinary advice is also needed when a cat refuses food. Adult cats that eat very little or nothing—especially overweight cats—can develop serious metabolic complications. Kittens, senior cats, and cats with existing medical conditions may deteriorate more rapidly.
A gradual decline in grooming should still be examined if it persists, causes matting or skin irritation, or occurs alongside weight change, bad breath, altered thirst, reduced jumping, hiding, or litter-box changes.
How Will a Veterinarian Diagnose the Cause?
The veterinarian will first determine whether poor grooming is generalized or limited to particular body areas. The pattern can help identify whether the cat is experiencing oral pain, reduced flexibility, localized discomfort, neurological dysfunction, or systemic illness.
The examination may include:
Assessing the coat, skin, and distribution of matting
Evaluating body weight and body condition
Examining the teeth, gums, tongue, and oral cavity
Palpating the spine, joints, abdomen, and muscles
Observing walking, balance, and ability to turn
Checking hydration, temperature, heart rate, and breathing
Looking for wounds, parasites, masses, or skin infections
Asking about appetite, drinking, urination, defecation, and behavior
Depending on the findings, further tests may include blood tests, urinalysis, blood pressure measurement, dental radiographs, skin testing, X-rays, ultrasound, or neurological assessment.
Videos recorded at home can also be helpful. Cats may hide pain or move differently in the veterinary clinic, so recordings of walking, jumping, eating, attempting to groom, or using the litter box can provide valuable information.
There is no single test for inadequate grooming. Diagnosis depends on identifying the condition that has made normal self-care painful, difficult, or undesirable. Once the underlying cause is treated, grooming behavior and coat quality may gradually improve.
How Can You Help a Cat That Is Not Grooming?
The most important step is identifying and treating the reason for the change. Brushing or cleaning the coat can improve hygiene, but it cannot correct dental pain, arthritis, systemic illness, or neurological disease.
While arranging veterinary care, owners can support the cat by:
Gently brushing loose hair and surface debris
Cleaning soiled areas with a warm, damp cloth
Keeping the genital and hindquarter areas dry
Providing soft and easily accessible resting places
Using low-sided litter boxes for cats with reduced mobility
Placing food, water, and litter boxes within easy reach
Providing steps or ramps to favored resting areas
Maintaining a quiet and predictable routine
Monitoring eating, drinking, urination, and defecation
Recording changes in movement and grooming behavior
Cleaning sessions should be short and comfortable. Stop if the cat growls, hisses, attempts to bite, repeatedly turns toward the area, or tries to escape. These reactions may indicate pain rather than bad behavior.
Do not pull at mats, force stiff joints into position, or apply human cosmetic products. Essential oils, perfumes, shampoos, and cleaning wipes designed for people may irritate feline skin or contain ingredients that are unsafe when licked.
If urine, feces, food, or another substance repeatedly contaminates the coat, the cause of the soiling must also be investigated. Recurrent contamination may indicate diarrhea, urinary disease, incontinence, dental problems, obesity, or restricted mobility.
Should You Bathe a Cat That Has Stopped Grooming?
Most cats do not require routine bathing. When grooming declines, a full bath may seem like the fastest solution, but it can cause considerable stress and may be unsafe for a weak, painful, frightened, or medically unstable cat.
A bath may occasionally be appropriate when:
The coat is heavily contaminated with urine or feces
A safe but sticky substance cannot be removed by brushing
A veterinarian recommends medicated shampoo
The cat has a dermatological condition requiring bathing
Local cleaning is insufficient
Whenever possible, begin with the least stressful option. A warm damp cloth, veterinarian-approved pet wipe, gentle brushing, or cleaning only the affected area may be enough.
A cat should not be bathed without veterinary guidance if it is weak, having difficulty breathing, unable to maintain body temperature, recovering from major illness, or severely distressed by handling. Kittens and senior cats can become chilled particularly quickly.
If bathing is necessary, use lukewarm water, a non-slip surface, and a shampoo specifically approved for cats. Keep water away from the ears, eyes, and nose, rinse the coat thoroughly, and dry the cat in a warm room. Never use dog flea shampoo on a cat unless the label explicitly confirms feline safety. Products containing concentrated permethrin can cause life-threatening poisoning in cats.
How to Brush and Clean Your Cat Safely at Home
Choose a grooming tool appropriate for the cat’s coat. A soft brush or grooming mitt may be suitable for short-haired cats, while long-haired cats may also require a wide-toothed comb. Introduce the tool gradually and allow the cat to smell it before beginning.
A safe grooming routine includes:
Choose a calm time when the cat is relaxed.
Begin with the head, neck, or shoulders if the cat enjoys being touched there.
Brush in the natural direction of hair growth.
Use slow, gentle strokes without pressing on the skin.
Check the brush frequently for loose hair and debris.
Keep the first sessions short.
Reward calm behavior with praise, play, or a suitable treat.
Stop before the cat becomes frightened or irritated.
Do not use scissors to remove mats close to the skin. Feline skin is thin, mobile, and easily pulled into a mat, making accidental cuts common. Dense, tight, extensive, or painful mats should be clipped by a veterinarian or experienced feline groomer.
A cat that suddenly reacts aggressively to brushing in a particular area may be experiencing pain. Do not restrain the cat and continue. Note the location and arrange a veterinary examination.
Can Normal Grooming Behavior Return After Treatment?
Many cats begin grooming normally again once pain, illness, restricted mobility, or environmental stress has been addressed. The likelihood and speed of recovery depend on the underlying cause and how long the problem has been present.
A cat treated for dental pain may resume grooming as the mouth heals. Arthritis management and weight reduction may improve flexibility, although the cat may continue to need help with difficult-to-reach areas. Cats recovering from a systemic illness may gradually return to self-care as their strength and appetite improve.
The coat may take several weeks to regain its usual appearance. Existing mats, dandruff, staining, or damaged hair will not disappear immediately when grooming resumes. Regular gentle assistance may therefore be needed during recovery.
Some cats with chronic arthritis, neurological disease, obesity, severe dental changes, or cognitive decline may never regain complete grooming ability. In these cases, brushing, localized cleaning, nail care, sanitary trimming when appropriate, and regular skin checks should become part of the long-term care plan.
The return of grooming is encouraging, but it should be considered alongside appetite, mobility, weight, behavior, and follow-up examination findings. A cat may begin licking again before the underlying condition has fully resolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has my cat suddenly stopped grooming?
A sudden reduction in grooming may indicate pain, dental disease, injury, fever, weakness, or another medical problem. Stress can also change grooming behavior, but physical causes should be investigated first—especially when the change is accompanied by reduced appetite, hiding, vomiting, altered mobility, or litter-box problems.
Can dental disease cause a cat to stop grooming?
Yes. Grooming requires repeated movement of the tongue, jaw, lips, and teeth. Gingivitis, periodontal disease, tooth resorption, fractured teeth, stomatitis, oral ulcers, and other painful conditions can make grooming uncomfortable. Some cats continue eating despite significant dental pain, so a normal appetite does not completely exclude oral disease.
Do cats stop grooming when they are in pain?
They can. Arthritis, spinal discomfort, injuries, abdominal pain, and other painful conditions may prevent a cat from comfortably bending or turning. Cats with mobility-related pain often neglect their lower back, hips, tail base, abdomen, and hindquarters.
Can stress make a cat stop cleaning itself?
Yes. Moving, household conflict, a new animal, separation from an owner, loss of a companion, environmental disruption, or insufficient resources may reduce grooming in some cats. Other cats respond to stress by grooming excessively. A medical examination is important before assuming the change is entirely psychological.
Why is my cat grooming only the front half of its body?
The cat may be unable to reach its back, abdomen, tail base, or hindquarters because of obesity, arthritis, spinal pain, injury, or reduced flexibility. The distribution of greasy or matted fur can help a veterinarian identify which movements may be uncomfortable.
Is it normal for an older cat to stop grooming?
Reduced grooming is common in senior cats, but it should not automatically be considered normal aging. Arthritis, dental disease, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, cognitive dysfunction, and other age-related conditions can interfere with self-care.
Should I bathe my cat if it is not grooming?
Not necessarily. Gentle brushing or cleaning soiled areas with a warm, damp cloth is usually less stressful. A full bath may be appropriate in certain circumstances, but weak, painful, frightened, very young, or medically unstable cats can become distressed or chilled. Ask a veterinarian if you are uncertain.
Can I cut mats out of my cat’s coat with scissors?
No. Cat skin is thin and can be pulled tightly into a mat, making accidental cuts very easy. Loose tangles may be gently combed, but tight, extensive, or painful mats should be clipped by a veterinarian or an experienced feline groomer.
How can I help my cat groom again?
Treating the underlying cause is the most important step. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve dental care, pain management, weight reduction, treatment of systemic illness, environmental changes, or behavioral support. Gentle brushing and localized cleaning can support the cat during recovery.
When should I take a cat that is not grooming to the veterinarian?
Arrange an examination when the change is sudden, persistent, or associated with matting, odor, dandruff, weight change, bad breath, reduced jumping, hiding, appetite loss, increased thirst, or litter-box changes. Breathing difficulty, collapse, inability to urinate, seizures, major trauma, or severe weakness require urgent veterinary care.
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