cat smell

[lauraking72]

A friend of mine has a cat that has started smelling musky, it is medium haired, and it has not rolled in anything as far as she could see, the smell has been lingering for about 2 weeks now and not getting better or worse, any ideas on what this could be???

[tetherend]

Perhaps the cat has brushed against a plant that gives off a similar odour?  It may be that if it is a plant, then it's something in the cat's garden, which would explain the lingering smell.  Just an idea.

[PurplePixie]

If the cat is an unneutered tom, then the smell is because he is male & the only way to get rid of it is to have him neutered. If it isn't a tom cat, a change in smell can be due to kidney problems...that leaves a strange distinct whiff, or what about anal gland problems...that's a weird old stink...kind of cross between rotten eggs & fish!

There are probably loads of other illnesses/conditions that can cause strange smells, so it needs a trip to the Vet for sure.