ok, i was rubbing my cats belly yesterday, and i noticed a bit of fecal matter (or something like that) below his rectum, caked on that area (dont know what its called) and his lower abdomen is swollen (that little area of flabby skin that hangs down between his legs) its also very sensitive.
he is a fixed, long haired, male, of unknown descent, 6or 7 years old. i think its a bladder infection, but what do you think. im making a vets appointment for tonight. i think well take him to the groomers to get his body hair shaved off (long time family strategy for long haired cats, talked to vet and cat psychiatrist said actually good for him) because we cant keep the knots off his furr no matter how much we brush him.
he has also had a mild case of hairballs.
2007-06-21 05:10:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anon omus 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
if indeed it is a bladder infection the vet is your best call One other thing you can do is take a damp cloth and clean the area cause it could be in an area he can't get to to clean so u may need to help him out there but i would let the vet see it first so he can see and then if it is something to worry about then the vet will tell you
We have a cat as well he is about 3 years old he is a domestic medium hair and the best call is to let the vet see it and let him know what your cat is doing other than what you see if he has changed in anyother way
Like his personality his eating habits things like that that will help the vet more in order to assist in his diagnosis
I understand the worry the are part of the family i know our cat is so much a part of the family in some ways i think i'd be lost if anything happened to him
That's why if something concerns me i talk to my vet as well and make appointments for him when nessecary
are you sure he's fixed sometimes if you get them from a giveaway some will tell you there fixed but there not
that's something i had my vet check when we got our cat
Hope all is well if you need to talk more message me
Good luck
2007-06-21 06:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by rebel_angel031 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long hair cats will occasionally get matting of fur around the anus that can cause a disturbance during defication. Especially if the cat tends to be overweight (which most cats are) The area becomes especially difficult for the cat to groom properly.
It is realistic to assume your cat may be constipated. Shaving the area and applying a gentle enema may be the decision your vet will make to solve the problem.
Your vet will make recommendations to prevent this from happening in the furture, and may prescribe a laxative that can be given occasionally.
I would not however rule out the urinary infection, that may also be the case as cats owners will often first assume the cat is constipated due to the behavior associated with an infection. Frequent trips to the litter box, straining or yeowling. This may be the case OR may ALSO be the case as your cat may present with both problems. Either way both problems are treatable and your cat will thank you for the trip to the hospital.
Cheers,
2007-06-21 12:46:30 · answer #2 · answered by JJJRVT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound like a bladder infection - this is normall characterised by frequent, small amounts of urination, or straining to pee. It doesn't involve faeces.
You need to take the cat to the vet, just trimming his fur is not going to do anything for his health. I would be most concerned about his tummy being sensitive, along with the diarrhoea/constipation (caked on faeces) this would usually indicate a fairly advanced stomach problem, perhaps bacterial infecton or something worse.
Vet appointment is needed, before other symptoms start to develop!
Chalice
2007-06-21 13:07:18 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet is the best thing for the possible bladder infection. It may also be swollen from something else, like maybe he jumped and fell onto a piece of furniture, whatever, cats are always doing stuff like that. You should have it checked out for sure.
Shaving is fine. Try leaving fur just on his legs (like a poddle or like leg warmers). And maybe leave a mane on him like a lion. We used to do this to eliminate hairballs on cats and it looks so CUTE.
2007-06-21 12:18:41 · answer #4 · answered by Chichi0521 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have a special food for hair balls most cats get them usually they eat grass and get rid of it good thing your going to vet sounds serious
2007-06-21 12:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by pugs5678 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you should take him to the vet!
2007-06-21 12:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by Carroll college 2011 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hairballs
2007-06-21 12:18:58 · answer #7 · answered by askkate2000 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋