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Ihave two cats, one Neutered Tom (1 year old) found himat 4 weeks and he issuch a lovable cat. The other is a female of around 5 weeks. I have a few problems and I am doubting whether to keep the female (Rosie). When I allow Billy and Rosie together they play very roughly and she squeals quite a bit but she doesn't seem to b hurt. I can't leave them Alone. My main problem is her smell. I keep her in a back room with a litter tray (which she uses) and her food. She gives off an awfully pungent musty smell which permeates through the house, I'm finding it hard to stand. Her fur smells slightly of it too. Please can you tell me what the problem might be and how I can fix it?! She so cute but I want my house to smell nice again. Air freshener and deodorising cat litter does nothing!
The other thing is my Tom cat can't seem to stay away from the room she's in he crys at it at night, please help.
Ben,
Is Rosie spayed? If not, that would be the first order of business.
If Rosie has a peculiar odor, that may be a sign of illness. Has she been checked out by your vet?
If Rosie is spayed and has been checked out by your vet, I would let the two of them run the house. The rough play is normal for cats. They have very, very tough skin and rough play is often the norm. As long as no one draws blood, I would not worry about the squealing as it is often part of the game.
Please let me know what happens.
Best regards... Norm.
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Answers by Expert:
Norman Auspitz
Expertise
I can answer most non-veterinary questions about cats. My particular expertise is pedigree cats, breeding and showing. However, I am versed in feline behavior, cat breeds and their characteristics, general feline husbandry, and the like.
Experience
I judged for the Canadian Cat Association from 1975 until 1982. I am currently an approved allbreed judge for the Cat Fanciers'' Association (the world''s largets cat registry), and have been judging for them since 1991. I have been breeding pedigreed cats since 1971 and have been exhibiting pedigreed cats in shows since 1970. I obtained my first pedigreed cat in 1970 and have never looked back. In 1971, I obtained my first Abyssinian which has become my primary breed. In addition, I have bred Manx and Persians. Currently, besides the Abyssinians, I am also breeding Maine Coons.
Organizations
Cat Fanciers'' Association, inc. (CFA) and the Manx, Maine Coon, and Abyssinian breed councils. I am currently Abyssinian breed council secretary.
Publications
Cat Fancy Magazine, The Abyssinian Chapter in The Cat Fanciers'' Association Complete Cat Book, and Articles for various editions of The Cat Fanciers'' Association Yearbook
Education/Credentials
I received a B.S. from Drexel University in 1968, a M.Math from University of Waterloo, in 1970, a Ph.D. from University of Waterloo in 1975, and a MBA from McMaster University in 1980. I received my approved allbreed judging status in the Cat Fanciers'' Association in 1999.
Awards and Honors
We have produced a number of Cat Fanciers'' Association (CFA) National winning Abyssinian and Maine Coons. We have produced a number of Abyssinian and Maine Coon Distinguished Merit females (an award for a top producing cat), including the first Distinguished Merit Abyssinian in the red (sorrel) color. I am the CFA Abyssinian breed council secretary and belong and/or hold office in a number of cat clubs. I am also a member of the CFA Judges Association.
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