Hi,

Slightly unpleasant post, but what is the best way to clean a cats bum? Gus gets an upset tummy sometimes and as he has long hair he often gets a mucky bum. Normally I fill a bowl with water and cat shampoo, and wipe his bum with an old towel, but I wondered if there was anything better. I have looked for wipes in the pet shop, but nothing seems very effective.

Unfortunately he isn't terribly fussy over washing, unlike his brother, so he needs a little help!

Thanks

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This is a shampoo I use if Molly needs a clean round her very fluffy bum! You literally foam it up in your hands, and rub over the dirty area, then dry off with an old towel .... no water involved.

I also get Molly's groomer to trim Molly's fur round her back end


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wahl-Smartgr...5413440&sr=8-1

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I use a weak solution of Johnsons baby shampoo and a soft wash cloth.

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Nellie Paddy Mitzy Milo Peggy Murphy

Millie and Monty, the White Devils!

Unless you are going to give the cat a full bath, I think that applying water to the dirty area really just tends to spread the mess. So what I do is to sprinkle some non-perfumed talc ( for example 'Simple' ) and rub it into the area with a piece of kitchen roll. This dries the mess and a short time afterwards you are able to comb it out. Obviously it is best to keep one special comb in reserve for this duty

This technique does sound a bit odd, but I find it very effective on our 2 Persian kittens.

On the (very infrequent) occasions my two have come in with less-than-spotless rear ends, I just give a quick wipe with a baby wipe then dispose in a nappy sack (which I already keep for litter tray emptying). I'm sure I'm not the only pet owner who shops in the baby aisle of the supermarket!

same as the othe rladies suggested ...

im interested in the non water soloution shall have to investigate

marley had a bath 2 nights ago same problem you know youd think theyd wipe their own bottoms xx

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