is it okay to clean my cats butt?

Question

because it really stinks! dont ask me how i know that. with what should i clean it with?

Answer 1

Baby wipes?

Answer 2

As Mystic above already said, Baby Wipes. That's what I always used.

If you don't have any baby wipes available at the moment, use a warm ( not too warm ! ) mild soapy water mixture, gently cleaning the area with a soft cloth. Please make sure that you use a mild soap. Once the area is clean, make sure that using just plain warm water and a clean soft cloth you wipe off any soap residue ... you don't want your kitty licking off soap.

If you needed to get the area really wet to clean it properly, then just dab off the excess wetness with a soft, clean towel. No need for you to rub it dry or to try to get the area completely dry in any other way ... your cat will take it from there.

Good Luck !!

Answer 3

My cat trouble is very fluffy and when he goes to bathroom it kinda tends to stick to him. The best thing i have done to get rid of the smell is use warm soapy water with a little baby oil. Not only will the soap clean it but the baby oil will the cats butt oiled so it will not be sore from things being attached. Just use a soap that is not to full of perfum and the same goes with baby oil. Good Luck

Answer 4

Give your kitty a bath in warm water and use a gentle pet shampoo!Most cats hate this so be prepared to get scratched. Be gentle and talk to your cat in a soothing voice and pet her/him. Its easiest to do in the kitchen sink and with a helper. Fill the sink first (they hate running water)and have a container of clear warm water to rinse the cat use a soft dry towel to rub the cat afterwards then let it go. You probably will get the cold cat shoulder for a while afterwards..Sometimes if a pet is getting older or is not feeling well they don't clean themselves that well.

Answer 5

My cat had trouble with that when she was a kitten. Eventually she figured out how to clean herself when she got out of the litterbox (thankfully). But she used to sit and step in stuff in the litter box. I just got some baby wipes from the store and used those.

Answer 6

The answer from me to you is, Yes, Yes, Yes,

My kitten age 6 1/2 months doesn't not know how to clean himself properly.

I think cats just can't get it straight in a litter box.

I put him into the bathtub with just a little warm water. I put on those exposible gloves and bathe just his bottom.

He hates it, but likes it when it's all over and then he starts washing himself.

Just use warm water.

Answer 7

If your not a freak and just want to clean your cats but just because it stinks, then yeah why not. If you are some freak, then I'd refrain from doing so.

Answer 8

Is it just dirty? With a long haired cat, poo and pee can become trapped in the hair around their anus and urethra. The easiest remedy is to have a vet or groomer shave the fur very short around the anus and genitals. Then just wipe with a warm washcloth or baby wipe as necessary, along with regular trims to keep the fur short.

With a short hair cat you can just wipe him or her off with a baby wipe or wet washcloth. I prefer the non-scented wipes since scents can irritate your cats skin, plus you can just throw it away when you are done.

Answer 9

Yes it is. Just use a warm wet cloth and wipe it gently. Never use baby wipes as they contain alcohol and can irrtate the skin of cats. They also have special wipes for cats you can get. That's what I use on my cats as they are long haired and it can stick to them from time to time.

Answer 10

If this is an ongoing issue, particularly if your cat is long-haired, you might want to consider getting him or her a "Brazilian."

I have to do this for Poppy. I haven't been doing it regularly so I can't tell you how often it'll need to be done. But it definitely helps prevent "anal retentiveness" in the hindquarters.

Obviously, you take it to a groomer who shaves them. It's not an actual waxing, lol.

Answer 11

Some cats' anal sphincter muscles don't contract as they should, so their owners find a baby wipe works best. Your cat will appreciate the attention, even if it is in a place owners usually don't go.