How do I clean my cat's poopy butt when she hates being wiped?

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Saw cat eating grass. Then saw her poop and try to cover it up. I think she got poop on her paws and butt because she smells bad. I had to chase her around the house with gloves and a wipe; I think she's scared if the gloves and wipe. She finally stopped running and I tried cleaning her butt with the wipe but then she started yowling. When I stopped wiping, she stopped. What does the yowling mean? How do I clean her? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about the poop incident- this can happen sometimes. She likely was yowling because she didn't like the feeling of the wipe on her paws or rear. Some cats simply do not like their paws or rear end touched. You can consider bathing her or taking her to a cat groomer if she doesn't like the wipes much. You can also try a no rinse pet shampoo too. I hope this helps!

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