ASK THE VET

OUR vet Brian Faulkner, from Petplan, has 16 years of experience and is a freelance working all over the country. Send your questions to Brian at: Petplan, Great West House, Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9DX or via Petplan’s Facebook page facebook.com/PetplanUK.

Q I’VE got two cats who fight over their food. They never draw blood and the rest of the time they get on fine. Should we feed them separately to avoid drama?

BRIAN replies: Yes. Many cats do not like sharing their bowls and litter trays. While dogs generally live in packs, cats tend to be more solitary in nature and need their space. In their eyes, resources such as food are scarce. This can cause tensions and lead to a host of other problems, such as urinary tract issues and inappropriate territory marking.