Hello! I have two male, neutered cats, ages ~8 months (DSH, named Poe) and 1yr2mo (Ragdoll, named Fizzgig). Both cats get along very well, groom each other, sleep together, play and spar with their bellies up. They share the house equally, but Poe has picked a walk in utility closet as his personal space, and Fizzgig enjoys the bathroom across the hall from the utility closet as his. However, about 1.5 months ago, we started noticing a very musky odor in the hallway at these two rooms, and periodically in our bedroom. We assumed Poe was coming of age and marking territory, although it did not smell of urine and we see no signs or stains, nor does the smell always last. But the smell is Potent. Neither cat smells badly themselves. We've noticed lately the smell is strongest when they are playing/sparring/running through the house after each other. Fizzgig is pretty laidback, but enjoys a good play at certain times of the day. Poe, is excitable all the time. Some research has led to possible anal gland excretion because of excitement? or maybe it is spraying?
We feed them both a little dry food (Merrick Limited Ingredient/Grain Free Chicken) and wet food twice a day (Crave Grain Free Turkey). Poe wants nothing but wet food, Fizzgig prefers dry. Stools look normal, but Poe's are much smaller, but so is he lol. Both got an A+ physical at last vet. We are planning another trip to the vet to get this sorted out, but in the meantime, and info or thoughts are appreciated!
We feed them both a little dry food (Merrick Limited Ingredient/Grain Free Chicken) and wet food twice a day (Crave Grain Free Turkey). Poe wants nothing but wet food, Fizzgig prefers dry. Stools look normal, but Poe's are much smaller, but so is he lol. Both got an A+ physical at last vet. We are planning another trip to the vet to get this sorted out, but in the meantime, and info or thoughts are appreciated!
