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poop bits on anus

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There are two bits of hard poop on either side of my cats anus. They get bigger very gradually and eventually fall off and then tiny new ones start to ‘grow’. If I pull one off (tried once) a piece of skin rips off with it! Ouch!

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Answer 1
kitty

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It sounds like he’s having problems with his anal glands. Take him to the vet - they can squeeze them out.

If you don’t it’s possible that they’ll become infected.

Not only that, who wants a poopy cat butt in their house? If for no other reason than keeping your house clean, get him to the vet as soon as you can.

By: Beastmaster   398
 

Answer 2
kitty

0

Yes, as beastmaster said this is an anal gland issue. You should have the vet take a look, but it may be normal. Some cats just have a darker idscharge than others. As long as the area is not red, inflamed, wet, or infected it should be fine. Allow the cat to clean the area as it wishes, and if you must, after confirming with a vet that there is no impaction or infection of the anal glands, soak a wash cloth in warm water and compress on the glands until the excretions are soft. Then wipe them away. Never pull them off when they are “hard”. That would hurt the kitty.

Good Luck!

Meow!
Kat

By: Kat   2948
 

Answer 3
kitty

0

i think he needs a vet or give him a bath

 

Answer 4
kitty

0

go ask your veterinarian about creams or ointments

 

Answer 5
kitty

0

ouch is right

By: fattyratty   195
 

Answer 6
kitty

0

Wow, never heard of this. But taking your cat is always a good idea when in doubt.

By: cuzzieluv   243
 

Answer 7
kitty

0

you should bring your cat to the vet to have him checked out.

 

Answer 8
kitty

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i think ur cat has dingleberrys…. ……. they hurt bad my dog had em take ur cat 2 the vet

 

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