Is the problem with her rectum or the consistency of her stool? Is there anything I can do to correct this?
2007-01-19 02:55:39 · 12 answers · asked by youraunty 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...if your cat is a long-haired breed this is a common problem with cats. Most people find it helpful to carefully trim the hair around the anus to help alleviate this. However, with short hair breeds sometimes soft stool can contribute to fecal matter stuck to the fur around the bum as a result of dietary problems such as suddenly changing foods rather than gradually (see link included below on how to switch foods gradually) or intestinal parasites, etc. Cats who scoot may be as a result of of the anal sacs being impacted which then needs to be expressed by a veterinarian. More in scooting causes: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_anal_sacs.html
Switching foods gradually: http://www.peteducation.com:80/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1771&articleid=1155
2007-01-19 16:53:18 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If she is wiping her bottom along the rug (scooting) it is because her anal glands need to be expressed. It's not an expensive job, disgusting but not expensive to have a vet do it. All they do is press in a certain area on the outside of the rectum to empty the anal glands.
First make sure you are putting enough litter in the litter box. I have a problem like that with one of my long haired cats and I clip the fur on her back end. It helps.
2007-01-19 17:01:15 · answer #2 · answered by HeatherFeather 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet as she may have clogged a n a l glands. When that happens it's very uncomfortable and the only way for her to clear them is for her to push on them (as in wiping her butt on the carpet) The vet will gently squeeze them for her, releiving her so she won't have to soil your carpet any more.
2016-03-29 04:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her stools are too dry. Ask the vet about a different cat food. If she is eating dry cat food now, I would switch to canned. Make sure she has plenty of clean water in her bowl, too. Don't give her milk. It is bad for adult cats.
2007-01-19 03:01:07 · answer #4 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a mat to set outside of my cat's litter pan that stopped them wiping their butts on the carpet. They rub it there and I just wash it off with the garden hose.
2007-01-19 03:01:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She would be somewhat constipated. Changing her food to sudden or to much could cause other problems you probably wont want to deal with as well.
You could just keep feeding her, her old food and add either the oil/juice off of tuna in a can or just sprinkle alittle light olive oil over her food twice a week.
The oil will even give her coat a nice shinny look. She'll get back to normal.
2007-01-19 03:12:28 · answer #6 · answered by ZORA 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to drjon@petplace.com and ask a vet for free. Also try more fluids in her diet. This doen't happen often for my Stimpy. I agree that you have been welcomed kicking and screaming into the catworld. At least you won't be bored. LUCK
2007-01-19 03:06:12 · answer #7 · answered by renhoez 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it could just be that the hair is to long by the butt at it's getting caught up alittle. just do a little trimming in that area
2007-01-19 03:06:47 · answer #8 · answered by july8_02 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know this sounds crazy. my friend actually wipes the cat's butt with a baby wipe.
2007-01-19 03:04:20 · answer #9 · answered by jmprince01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what does the vet say about this?
2007-01-19 04:10:34 · answer #10 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋