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Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 months and 7 days old
My 5 month old male cat never cleans himself after he poops. I took him to the vet and the vet told me he was just lazy. What can I do to make him clean his bottom? he also ALWAYS steps of his poop and never cleans himself up after, what can I do to make him stop that as well?
2 Answers
Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on December 5th, 2016
Answered By Dr. Elizabeth
Veterinarian
Published on November 24th, 2019
You will need to keep your kitten clean until she is old enough to do it herself. Use a hypoallergenic baby wipe or pet wipe and clean her anus after every bowel movement. Make sure to wipe upwards towards her tail and NOT downward toward her genitals (this could lead to an infection).
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