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Walleye

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2. Patches likes to lick his belly sometimes. It's not too bad at the moment

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Feb 6, 2023, 11:55 AM

Feb 2023

But sometimes he licks until it’s pink. I just started just brushing him with his favorite boar’s bristle brush when I see him doing it and he stops and forgets all about it. Just a compulsion with him I think. I hope it’s nothing worse

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I'll soon see if swapping out the traditional litter for the shredded paper variety helps Arthur. [View all] Siwsan Feb 2023 OP

I recommend Charmin Extra Soft Triple-Ply. TexasTowelie Feb 2023 #1

Patches likes to lick his belly sometimes. It's not too bad at the moment Walleye Feb 2023 #2

I wonder if he just got in the habit of licking himself there Ocelot II Feb 2023 #3

I don't catch him licking a whole lot but then I'm not with him 24/7. Siwsan Feb 2023 #4

The collar he is now wearing is suitable for a 🤴 King. Polly Hennessey Feb 2023 #5