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Siwsan

(27,267 posts)
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 04:44 PM Jan 2023

I really didn't need this, today

Just saw Arthur licking his bottom so I automatically checked. His rectum is, again, red and swollen. Not as bad as before but still red and swollen. I had checked him earlier, today, because it's become a habit, and he was just fine.

It's too late to get him to the vet, tonight, but we will be there first thing in the morning. They are open until noon.

Meanwhile, I'll be doing hourly butt checks. I'm glad we all too a long nap, this afternoon.

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I really didn't need this, today (Original Post) Siwsan Jan 2023 OP
Hugs. They're so lucky to have you. onecaliberal Jan 2023 #1
Try a tiny bit of Vaseline to relieve soreness, itching & swelling. Just a tiny bit so he won't tblue37 Jan 2023 #2
Maybe allergic to something in his food? SheltieLover Jan 2023 #3
He's been good for about 3 weeks and no change in diet Siwsan Jan 2023 #6
Maybe just a few drops of olive oil? niyad Jan 2023 #8
Or mineral oil. wnylib Jan 2023 #10
True. niyad Jan 2023 #12
+1 2naSalit Jan 2023 #14
Did the vet rx laxative? SheltieLover Jan 2023 #23
Not yet. Just the antibiotics Siwsan Jan 2023 #24
I'm sure he will be on a soft diet, for a whie anyway, while stitches heal. SheltieLover Jan 2023 #25
I have everything ready to make chili, today, but I have no appetite Siwsan Jan 2023 #27
Cook it up. SheltieLover Jan 2023 #29
Maybe he Rebl2 Jan 2023 #4
Anal gland problems are rare in cats, but they can happen. ShazzieB Jan 2023 #11
Had to have Rebl2 Jan 2023 #15
Hi Shazzie! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #26
Aw poor kitty wendyb-NC Jan 2023 #5
He may need more fiber in his diet MacKasey Jan 2023 #7
Sending hugs and vibes for best possible outcome. niyad Jan 2023 #9
Whatever it is, it is apparently not contagious wnylib Jan 2023 #13
Have you tried cassie321 Jan 2023 #16
I'll definitely ask about those Siwsan Jan 2023 #17
Thank you, cassie321 Jan 2023 #18
Congratulations on switching from reader to poster. KS Toronado Jan 2023 #22
welcome to DU gopiscrap Jan 2023 #30
I'd express his anals... or maybe he has tapeworm... Karadeniz Jan 2023 #19
Antibiotics cleared this up in about 3 days, the last time it happened Siwsan Jan 2023 #20
Have him tested for allergies TexasBushwhacker Jan 2023 #21
Allergies were my 1st thought SheltieLover Jan 2023 #28

tblue37

(66,035 posts)
2. Try a tiny bit of Vaseline to relieve soreness, itching & swelling. Just a tiny bit so he won't
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 04:47 PM
Jan 2023

invest too much if he licks.

SheltieLover

(59,538 posts)
3. Maybe allergic to something in his food?
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 05:00 PM
Jan 2023

Just a thought.

Healing vibes on the way to Arthur & your nerves.

Siwsan

(27,267 posts)
6. He's been good for about 3 weeks and no change in diet
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 05:17 PM
Jan 2023

He's in no pain and there's no bloating. I'm just wondering if he's had some hard stools and needs me to add some sort of laxative to his diet. I'll be asking the vet about that.

I am also going to ask the vet for one of those cones to keep him from licking it.

Siwsan

(27,267 posts)
24. Not yet. Just the antibiotics
Sat Jan 21, 2023, 10:55 AM
Jan 2023

I'm sure there will be dietary instructions after the procedure.

He did say to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't start to push out. If that happens I have to rush him to an emergency hospital.
I'm not too worried. The last time this happened was Saturday, Christmas Eve so I couldn't get him to the vet until Monday. But, of course, I will be constantly checking.

SheltieLover

(59,538 posts)
25. I'm sure he will be on a soft diet, for a whie anyway, while stitches heal.
Sat Jan 21, 2023, 10:59 AM
Jan 2023

Poor Arthur. And poor you.

Siwsan

(27,267 posts)
27. I have everything ready to make chili, today, but I have no appetite
Sat Jan 21, 2023, 11:02 AM
Jan 2023

The meat is thawed and I've been soaking the beans overnight so I might as well follow through. I can always freeze it.

SheltieLover

(59,538 posts)
29. Cook it up.
Sat Jan 21, 2023, 11:05 AM
Jan 2023

You need to eat to keep up your strength.

And to stay grounded amidst all this stress.

How are the other kitties responding to himwearing the cone?

Rebl2

(14,623 posts)
4. Maybe he
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 05:13 PM
Jan 2023

needs his anal glands expressed? Definitely would let the vet do that. Hope he feels better soon.

ShazzieB

(18,575 posts)
11. Anal gland problems are rare in cats, but they can happen.
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 06:04 PM
Jan 2023

I did not know cats could have these issues at all, but I was wrong: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/anal-sac-disease-in-cats

Sounds like something to check out.

wendyb-NC

(3,774 posts)
5. Aw poor kitty
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 05:17 PM
Jan 2023

Prayers for him getting over this fast, and effective treatment from the Vet. I hope it goes away for good, so he can play. You area wonderful, loving pet parent.

wnylib

(24,293 posts)
13. Whatever it is, it is apparently not contagious
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 06:05 PM
Jan 2023

or the other cats would also have a problem.

The vet will sort it out.

Siwsan

(27,267 posts)
17. I'll definitely ask about those
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 06:58 PM
Jan 2023

I'm just relieved his behavior is as usual, so I wonder if cats can develop hemorrhoids.

And, welcome to DU!!

cassie321

(4 posts)
18. Thank you,
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 07:03 PM
Jan 2023

Have been a long time member, but just read posts. Forgot my password and user name, but I just had to respond, so I went through the whole rigamarole. Probiotics are also helpful for hemorrhoids. Love your posts and your devotion to the animals.

Siwsan

(27,267 posts)
20. Antibiotics cleared this up in about 3 days, the last time it happened
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 07:54 PM
Jan 2023

And it's always possible it has happened before that, I didn't notice, and it cleared by itself. Who knows. I do know I don't want to chance just waiting to see.


TexasBushwhacker

(20,653 posts)
21. Have him tested for allergies
Fri Jan 20, 2023, 09:41 PM
Jan 2023

A friend has a cat that developed a swollen, red bottom to the point it was bleeding. It turned out she is allergic to jail st about everything but chicken. Once she fixed her diet, no more swollen bottom and I go all the food she couldn't use for the ferals that live at my apt complex 😃

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