Conference misery::feline_v1

    
    Hi, Michele.  I know my longhaired cat has had a rare problem in
    that after she'd use the box (my 3 are strictly indoor cats) she
    sometimes might have some droppings stick to the long hairs under
    the anus.  I try to keep the hair under that area trimmed short
    and wash it if she does have the same problem.  Usually she takes
    care of cleaning herself but sometimes they do need help in that
    area.
    
    My older cat (shorthaired) has had the same problem (on occasion)
    but unlike my female, he's too lazy to clean himself so I have to
    do it with wet toilet paper.  Just like having to clean up babies.
    
    You didn't say if the "stuff" was all over your cat or in a particular
    area.  Does she seem to have a diarrhea problem?  I'm not sure how
    she'd get it on her in cat fights unless the other cats were throwing
    it at her. :-)
    
    Pat    

    Pat-
    
    no this stuff is solid and tangled on her sides, legs, tummy - its
    everywhere!  She hates it when I come near her with a wet paper
    towel- a fate worse than death.  It was actually easier to give
    her a bath (by myself) than to fight her with a paper towel (with
    my boyfriend).  I was wondering if the baths would be bad for her,
    espicially since she is out 24 hrs a day, or if I should just let
    her do her thing (but could she get sick from this?).  When she
    was a baby, her mommy abandoned her, and I had to catch her w/ the
    T.P., like you mentioned-no problem there....its just this way
    of coming home is.......:-(
    
    Michele
    
    p.s.
    
    I think the other cats are sabotaging her when she does her thing
    outside, therefore rolling around in it. 
                                                

    
    Gee, Michele.  I don't know what to say.  Sounds like she's rolling
    in the stuff (which is not too cool for a cat to do).  As for bathing
    her, I'd say it wouldn't hurt as long as she was thoroughly dry
    before going out again.  Maybe some other notes have some knowledge
    on this.
    
    Good luck!
    Pat
    

    You might try some dry pet shampoo or baby powder -- apply it to
    the area, then comb or brush out the doo doos!!!
    
    This works when one of my persians has a problem...unless it's a
    "real mess"!!!
    
    cin
    

    Well, I have a friend who gives her cat a bath fairly often because
    his fur is quite oily.  It doesn't seem to cause him any harm. 
    But he is an indoor cat.  There has to be a better solution than
    this, though.  (Of course, the other cats must be a mess too, if
    that's any consolation.....)
    

    I had heard if you wash a cat too much, they stop cleaning them
    selves.  Nippa is a very, very clean cat- she is always cleaning
    herself, except when this happens.  She always looks good, and I
    would hate to have her stop.  Maybe I'll try the dry pet shampoo
    and a comb- is there a special pet comb I'd need.....any other
    suggestionto this messy situation?
    
    mvp

    I BOUGHT A SMALL VERSION OF THE TYPE OF COMB THEY USE TO BRUSH HORSES.
    IT IS A "U" SHAPED PIECE OF METAL WITH A HANDLE AND WITH SAW TEETH ON
    1 END OF THE METAL . 
    
    MY SIAMESE LOVES IT (UP TO A POINT. WHEN SHE HAS HAD ENOUGH BRUSHING
    SHE LET'S IT BE KNOWN.) YOU HAVE TO BE CAREFUL NOT TO BRUSH TOO
    HARD SO YOU DON'T SCRATCH THE SKIN BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM.
    
                                                                    
    I BRUSH HER EVERY OTHER DAY AND IT AMAZING THE LOOSE HAIR THIS COMB
    TAKES OUT. THE ONLY THING IS YOU HAVE TO USE IT OUTSIDE BECAUSE
    THE LOOSE HAIR JUST FLOATS AROUND WHEN IT IS BRUSHED OFF. IT'S NOT
    LIKE A BRUSH THAT CATCHED THE HAIR.
    
    IT IS SOMEWHAT EXPENSIVE, ABOUT $8.00 @ BREADERS PRIDE OR OTHER
    SPECIALTY STORE BUT IT IS WELL WORTH IT!!!!
    
    GOOD LUCK!
    
    JANET

    Are you sure it is Cat poop?
    
    Sounds like she might be rolling in something she likes (like dogs
    do).
    
                        tom