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My kitten's bottom is red and it hurts to poop. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 27 days old | 1lb

My kittens butthole is red and aggravated my sister in-law didn't clean it correctly for two days it hurts him to poop and it's brownish red

2 Answers

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Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on October 19th, 2017

I would wash it gently with a mild soap and rinse very well. If you have any a and d ointment or other diaper rash cream available then a very small amount of that applied and rubbed in well is appropriate. If in 12 hours you don’t see improvement then a visit to your veterinarian would be a good idea. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
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  • Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on April 21st, 2020

    Contact your veterinarian for an update or recheck. DO not stop treatment unless directed by your vet. Consider a veterinary probiotic (Bene-Bac, ProViable, ProStora, FortiFlora) to promote gut health. Use a pet wipe or plain unscented baby wipe to keep her bottom clean. An e-collar (cone) can be used if she is licking. Ointment is not recommended in case she licks it off and ingests it.

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