My kitten pees on itself. How do I clean its urine-matted fur?

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I found four abandoned kittens during a storm in my backyard. I’ve had them for two weeks now. I assume they’re about 4 weeks of age. I started training them to use the litter box, and three of them learnt very quickly. One however looks as if it can’t squat down properly and then urinates on itself. I clean her regularly each time this happens, but over time the urine has “dried up” and caused her fur to become textured. She doesn’t seem affected by it. Is there anything I can do to help? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 26 days old

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

I would recommend soaking the area in a warm solution of kitten/puppy shampoo diluted 1:5 with water for 3-4 minutes and then gently towel drying to remove the crusts. Applying a small amount of zinc-free bepanthen diaper ointment can help if the underlying skin is become irritated but this can be very difficult to wash out of the coat later!

My kitten pees on itself. How do I clean its urine-matted fur?

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