My cat's anus is bleeding from hard stools. What ointment can I use?

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Hi what kind of ointment can I put on my kitty's anus that is bleeding? We bought her a pet fountain and wet food to try to reduce hard stools. Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Female | spayed | 5 years and 10 months old | 50 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Neosporin is safe to apply. The increase in fluid intake should help within 24 hours. If she is still straining or having bleeding after that, she may need to be evaluated by a vet to see if she needs IV fluids or an enema to break up the hard stools so she can pass them easily.

My cat's anus is bleeding from hard stools. What ointment can I use?

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