My cat's butt is dirty with feces/discharge. How do I clean it?

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I got my cat about two months ago. They said that she was spayed and had recently had a litter. I have noticed that she does not clean her butt and has either feces or some kind of discharge around her vulva (since I got her). I thought that it was her litter or litter box so I changed it. I also change the litter regularly and have her on Rachel Rays cat food. Can I get advice on how to clean her? Also, is there anything wrong with the whole vaginal discharge or feces thing? Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 12 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Aggie. It is definitely not normal for them to have feces stuck back there and this most commonly happens when they are sick or having diarrhea. It can happen also to really obese cats. It is also not normal for them to have vaginal discharge especially if she is spayed. I would strongly recommend to have her seen by a vet so they can figure out why this is happening. If she will allow y'all to bathe her, you can use a regular, oatmeal based cat shampoo to help cleanse her. If you don't have that you can use a gentle cleaner like dial gold just on her rear end. If you aren't sure about bathing her, your vet should be able to help you with this too. I hope this helps and she starts to feel better soon.

My cat's butt is dirty with feces/discharge. How do I clean it?

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