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Barbara - 09 Feb 2008 14:49 GMT
Was wondering if any one here has male (neutered) cats who have a flabby
belly? I have 5 males and two, going on 3 have the flab. I read in other
groups that this is not unusual, but, just wanted to know if any one here
has that problem?
Also, (I will discuss it with my vet on Tues. when I go pay a bill), two of
the cats who have the flab, are also marking up my place with urine! The vet
said it sounds territorial/behavior. How do you stop them from doing it!!!
blkcatgal - 09 Feb 2008 16:25 GMT
Both my male cats have been neutered and both have the flabby belly.  This
is pretty normal for a cat that has been neutered. As far as the marking, it
does sound territorial/behavioral.  But you may want to rule out a physical
cause, like a urinary infection (seems unlikely that both cats would have
UTIs at the same time).  Is this something that just started recently?  If
so, has there been some change to their environment, home, etc. that would
cause them to want to mark?  New person in the home, new pet, remodeling,
etc.?  You may want to try getting some Feliway diffusers and keeping them
in different areas in your home.  Also, talk with your vet for possible
suggestions.

S.
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> Was wondering if any one here has male (neutered) cats who have a flabby
> belly? I have 5 males and two, going on 3 have the flab. I read in other
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> The vet said it sounds territorial/behavior. How do you stop them from
> doing it!!!
Ted Davis - 09 Feb 2008 16:30 GMT
> Was wondering if any one here has male (neutered) cats who have a flabby
> belly? I have 5 males and two, going on 3 have the flab. I read in other
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> The vet said it sounds territorial/behavior. How do you stop them from
> doing it!!!

All of my normal to heavy cats do - it's less obvious on the thinner ones.
It's normal: it provides room for moving the hind legs.

Peeing everywhere can be territorial, even for neutered cats.  It can also
be punishment for the litter pans not being clean enough (some cats want a
sterile pan with new litter every time, others are happy if they can just
find a clear space).  It can also be something else entirely: Ozy normally
goes outside, but last week he went into his "I'm sick and need to go to
the vet" mode where he peed on the kitchen floor, sat in the litter pan
but didn't do anything, then peed on me.  I took him in and got treatment
for urinary infection.

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Barbara - 10 Feb 2008 15:12 GMT
Thanks for the replies.
The vet said the cats I did have urine samples taken, showed some crystal
like formation in it. He recommends a special food to see if that helps. May
be it will help with the boys who are rebelling,too.
I read where you should wash down with vinegar and water, the areas where
they are spraying. So, that's what I did yesterday. The house now smells
like a distillery. ;) I guess it's better than smelling like pee.
Will check into the feliway,too.
Again, Thanks!

>> Was wondering if any one here has male (neutered) cats who have a flabby
>> belly? I have 5 males and two, going on 3 have the flab. I read in other
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> but didn't do anything, then peed on me.  I took him in and got treatment
> for urinary infection.
MaryL - 11 Feb 2008 01:20 GMT
> Thanks for the replies.
> The vet said the cats I did have urine samples taken, showed some crystal
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> Will check into the feliway,too.
> Again, Thanks!

Feliway is excellent for behavioral problems.  However, this sounds like a
*medical* issue since your vet noticed crystals.  It is *very important* to
solve this problem.  Special food may not be enough.  Your cat may need
medication, so you should check with your vet to see when the urine should
be checked again.  Don't wait!  Urinary tract infection or interstitial
cystitis can progress quickly to a critical stage.

MaryL
Barbara - 11 Feb 2008 01:31 GMT
Hi,Mary L
My vet does want to check the urine in about a week or so after putting the
cats on the special food to see if that is working.

>> Thanks for the replies.
>> The vet said the cats I did have urine samples taken, showed some crystal
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>
> MaryL
MaryL - 11 Feb 2008 04:48 GMT
Okay, good.  Thanks!

MaryL

> Hi,Mary L
> My vet does want to check the urine in about a week or so after putting
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>> MaryL
MaryL - 11 Feb 2008 01:16 GMT
> Was wondering if any one here has male (neutered) cats who have a flabby
> belly? I have 5 males and two, going on 3 have the flab. I read in other
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> The vet said it sounds territorial/behavior. How do you stop them from
> doing it!!!

Neither of my "current" cats (one male, one female) have flab, but I have
seen it in the past.  As you noted, it is not unusual -- and is not always a
sign of "fat."  In fact, it is often seen even in thin cats.  This is
sometimes known as "spay sway" or primordial pouch.  It is normal for either
male or female cats but is more common in males.  It may be a protective bit
of "flab" to protect the stomach when cats get into a fight.

MaryL

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