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Conference misery::feline

Title:Meower Power - Where Differing Opinions are Respected
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Moderator:JULIET::CORDES_JA
Created:Wed Nov 13 1991
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1079
Total number of notes:28858

529.0. "Oh no, not again" by JGODCL::SHERLOCK (L.U.F.C. The phoenix has risen) Fri Apr 16 1993 09:30

    Hi,
    
    One of my cats is behaving rather strange recently and I wondered if
    anyone out there could shed any light on the problem....
    After using the litter tray, she jumps out and starts wiping her
    bottom on the floor in a kind of "sitting" position, I must admit
    it's quite humorous to watch, but as you can imagine I'm rather
    worried about it.
    
    Both our cats never go outdoors, and have had their worm tablets
    regularly.
    
    Thanks
    
    Tim 
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529.1Worm, or maybe, Ca Ca Bum?STUDIO::COLAIANNII think, therefore I think I amFri Apr 16 1993 10:3712
    I might suspect worms. There are worms that some medications don't
    touch. You might need a specific med, for a specific worm.
    
    Also, when I see my cat doing that, it usually means she has a Ca Ca
    bum, and I need to help her out and clean her up. ;-) Is your kitty
    long hair or short? I have two long hair, and one short, and it's the
    long hairs that usually have this problem in my house.
    
    I would suggest taking a stool sample to the vet, just in case though.
    No sense in taking a chance with your furface.
    
    Yonee
529.2anal glands?RLAV::BARRETTIs it safe?Fri Apr 16 1993 10:519
    It could also be that her anal glands need to be expressed.  Most cats
    do this when they are defecating (or sometimes when stressed), but
    occasionally the glands get full and the cat needs a squeeze in the
    appropriate area.  Definitely a job for the vet if you've never done it
    before, but usually not a big deal.
    
    Have her bowel movements been normal?
    
    Sue B. + 4
529.3I'll keep you informedJGODCL::SHERLOCKL.U.F.C. The phoenix has risenMon Apr 19 1993 09:016
    Hi again,
    
    It looks like a visit to the vet is in order, I'll post the results.
    Thanks for replying
    
    Tim
529.4mine does that too.SHARE::MILESSat May 01 1993 09:337
    It's probably nothing to worry.  My Pookie does the same thing. 
    Brought her to the vet because they thought it might be worms, but
    nothing was wrong.  I have to admit, she does look funny doing that...
    I get a good laugh.  But it's a good thing to check out for worms...
    
    good luck.
    michele