Is Vaseline safe for cleaning dried poop from my cat's rear fur?

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Can I use Vaseline to clean dried-up stool off the fur around my cat's anus? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | neutered | 12 years and 6 months old | 15 lbs

Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) · Accepted Answer

Sure you could use vaseline to help soften the debris or warm water and soap work well too. If it becomes a chronic problem some older kitties benefit from a a sanitary clip (especially if long haired) to keep the hair shorter in this area so fecal material has less to stick too. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Is Vaseline safe for cleaning dried poop from my cat's rear fur?

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