I got my male cat neutered when he was a kitten, but he still sprays around the house. What can I do to make him stop? I seriously need some help? – Anon., Dubai
Dear Reader,
From your information I don’t know what is the current age of your cat. Spraying and marking are normal territorial behaviours of non-neutered male cats. In most of them this behavior subsides and stops once they are castrated at young age.
However, spraying in an adult cat can also be a sign of health problem like FLUTD (lower urinary tract diseases) or behavioral (anxiety) that are accompanied with similar symptoms.
I think that a visit to your vet would be beneficial first to discuss all the aspect and habits of your cat, i.e., food, environment and potential stress factors, to determine the nature of his problem and then to decide on the treatment.
How often to get my cats teeth cleaned? – Sally, Abu Dhabi
It is completely your choice that how often you want your cats teeth cleaned. It depends on their age, eating habits, saliva composition and type of bacterial flora inside the mouth.
In general some cats require cleaning once every few years and some less often.
It is advisable their teeth to be checked during their regular check ups or during their annual vaccination check to determine if they need teeth cleaning.
Dr Dominik graduated from the University of veterinary medicine, Zagreb, Croatia in 1997. He continued with his PhD in Veterinary Reproduction in Warsaw, Poland while practicing in a small animals veterinary clinic. He moved to the UAE in 2001 where he spent seven years working with domestic and exotic animals in a local veterinary clinic. In 2008, Dr Dominik founded VETCARE Veterinary Medical Centre in Dubai where he continues to treat the furry little pet friends.