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PMcOuntry - 12 May 2006 04:03 GMT
My one male cat, tabby, is not cleaning himself properly, in the "bum"
area.  This only just started yesterday and I'm a bit concerned.  He
seems fine, but it's very annoying to find a "spot" on your bed where
you cat was just sitting... I did read that it is possible he is
getting distracted during his cleaning and just forgets to finish?  It
doesn't appear he has diarreah, he using the box more than usual and
everything looks "normal".  Before I rush to the vet on this matter, I
thought I would ask here.  I got some cat wipes and when I notice it,
clean him off, which makes him mad and then he grooms that "area"
himself.  Any advice is appreciated! Also, it is not due to age, he's a
young cat.
Matthew aka NMR - 12 May 2006 07:40 GMT
If he gets mad doing it take some Vaseline and keep applying it to he area.
They hate the feeling on their fur and it makes them clean themselves and it
is safe for the digestive system.  While the wipes have harsh chemicals in
them
> My one male cat, tabby, is not cleaning himself properly, in the "bum"
> area.  This only just started yesterday and I'm a bit concerned.  He
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> himself.  Any advice is appreciated! Also, it is not due to age, he's a
> young cat.
PMcOuntry - 12 May 2006 21:17 GMT
I bought the "Kitty Wipes", I didn't realize they had harsh
chemicals... I will try the vaseline suggestion, thank you.
Matthew aka NMR - 12 May 2006 21:59 GMT
My bad I misread as long as the wipes are the ones designed for cats not
humans they are ok
Vaseline is a heck of a lot cheaper to use
Sorry Was half asleep when I posted it  but everyone else also provided some
excellent advice
>I bought the "Kitty Wipes", I didn't realize they had harsh
> chemicals... I will try the vaseline suggestion, thank you.
Unknown One - 12 May 2006 13:23 GMT
>My one male cat, tabby, is not cleaning himself properly, in the "bum"
>area.  This only just started yesterday and I'm a bit concerned.  He
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>himself.  Any advice is appreciated! Also, it is not due to age, he's a
>young cat.

How long have you had cats ?  When I first got cats I seemed to take them to the vet for
everything !!

I remember when I first got Margie she used to lay on floor and pull herself with her
front paws.  I got freaked out and thought she could not walk and rushed her to the animal
ER and it cost me almost $600 for xrays and meds and such and everything showed normal.
They said it was most likely a "Soft tissue injury" and to take her to my vet.

Dr Tina ( http://vethealthcenter.com/ ) looked at her and said their was nothing wrong and
that most cats pull themselves like that at times.  Well I watched the other 3 and she was
right.  They all do it one way or another.

In the 8 years since my babies adopted me I learned not to jump every time they sneeze or
get a runny nose or such.  But if it continues then they go to the vet.

My furbabies

http://users.ameritech.net/lestark/
PMcOuntry - 12 May 2006 21:16 GMT
I've had them not quite 2 years, and luckily I have a good friend who
has 9 cats, she's had cats since she was born, and can answer pretty
much any question, however, getting a hold of her is another thing
entirely.  She has saved me from taking to the vet for every sneeze and
sniffle!
Anna - 12 May 2006 19:13 GMT
>My one male cat, tabby, is not cleaning himself properly, in the "bum"
>area.  This only just started yesterday and I'm a bit concerned.  He
>seems fine, but it's very annoying to find a "spot" on your bed where
>you cat was just sitting... I did read that it is possible he is
>getting distracted during his cleaning and just forgets to finish?  It

I have one who sometimes wipes her bum on the carpet when she's done; she's
been doing it for years so I'm used to it;  maybe your's is going to a
"wiper" too.  Not much you can do about it except catch him when he gets out
the box before he can wipe it on something.  Don't use wipes though (they may
have chemicals on them).  Just wet a paper towel with warm water, squeeze it
out and use that.  Don't rub, just blot.
If you notice his poop is runny for days, then call vet.
Unknown One - 12 May 2006 19:30 GMT
>>My one male cat, tabby, is not cleaning himself properly, in the "bum"
>>area.  This only just started yesterday and I'm a bit concerned.  He
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>out and use that.  Don't rub, just blot.
>If you notice his poop is runny for days, then call vet.

My Sam likes to actually set in the litter when using the box and needless to say his
behind is an awlfull mess.  I have to wipe him just about every time he uses the box.  I
can  always tell when he goes at night because in morning the window ledges are full  of
wet / dryed litter from where he set there evidently after he used litter box.

My furbabies

http://users.ameritech.net/lestark/
PMcOuntry - 12 May 2006 21:20 GMT
That was a visual I didn't need, but um, at least it's "normal" and I
do not have to worry too much, just keep an eye on him!
PMcOuntry - 12 May 2006 21:19 GMT
Well, we can hope he is not a wiper, lol.  I will throw out the kitty
wipes!
Anna - 12 May 2006 21:48 GMT
>Well, we can hope he is not a wiper, lol.  I will throw out the kitty
>wipes!

I thought you meant you were using regular human wipes.  If you mean Kitty
Wipes I just looked at them on the 'net and the ingredients don't contain
chemicals but I still woudn't use them.  I wouldn't want to use anything with
fragrance on my kitty's behind; fragrance can be irritating to even humans.
I'd stick with the wet paper towels just blotted on him.  Don't be surprised
if he doesn't like you doing this (can you blame him); just do it fast!
csmit41@kc.rr.com - 14 May 2006 14:26 GMT
My 3 year old male cat has the same or similar issue. I notice that he
doesn't groom himself very well. But, then, he never has been great at
grooming himself  "down there." I also use baby wipes when necessary, but
only to keep him clean. He doesn't leave spots anywhere he sits. I believe
that he's a poor groomer in part because he was only around his siblings and
mom for about 8 weeks. Maybe he was the kind of kitten that needed the extra
4 weeks (12 total) that vets say is optimal for kitten growth and learning,
in order to learn proper hygiene. It may also be due to his personality;
maybe he's just not that big of a groomer. So, for me, it's always just been
an issue of the way he is. But, based on what you've said, I think you
should check your cat out. First, because his grooming has changed. Since
there is a change in behavior, that's enough to suggest something may be
causing this problem. Also, your cat is using the box more often, that's
another change. Two new behaviors suggest to me that you should see the vet.
Have him checked out just to be on the safe side. You'd hate to find out
later on that you were given early warning signs to something easily
diagnosed and fixed only to have it become much worse over time. Good luck.

> My one male cat, tabby, is not cleaning himself properly, in the "bum"
> area.  This only just started yesterday and I'm a bit concerned.  He
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> himself.  Any advice is appreciated! Also, it is not due to age, he's a
> young cat.
 
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