My cat Sprinkles rectum issue :(

[Paula and Rocky]

Last night (Sat) I observed my cat Sprinkles area all around her rectum has major fur loss, swelling and redness. Originally I thought she might have just been dirty from a loose bowel movement but then I saw the rest. I took warm wet paper towels and tried to remove the debris that was stuck to the fur that was there, she is normally a very skittish cat but she really freaks out now if I go anywhere near it. I managed to get some Neosporin with pain relief on the whole area. Later (2 AM) I saw that there was a small turd stuck to the area so I got that off and applied more Neosporin. Friday I had found a large hairball in the basement near the litter boxes, then later that day she threw up no hairball very liquid. Today she looks the same in that area, I put some hydrocortisone ointment as much as she would let me. Poor thing is so miserable, I will get her in to the vet first thing tomorrow but I'm wondering if anyone has ever seen anything like this? I did change her food due to my Rocky's new diabetic diagnosis and thought maybe a food allergy? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

I've never had this particular problem or rather my kitties havent. It does sound like a Vet visit is in order.
Sending healing vines for Sprinkles

I sure you will get more replies .

 

[Paula and Rocky]

I've never had this particular problem or rather my kitties havent. It does sound like a Vet visit is in order.
Sending healing vines for Sprinkles

I sure you will get more replies .

thank you!

 

[Paula and Rocky]

She was just at the vet about a month ago, she had a large lipoma removed from her neck so she's had recent bloodwork this is a new strange issue ! She's she's 12 yrs old.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Awww my prayers continue. Hope its nothing.

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

She may have an issue with her anal glands. They can become impacted which can cause inflammation or infection. I'd encourage you to get her to the vet. The vet can express the glands which will make her more comfortable.

 

[Paula and Rocky]

Thank you for the reply , That sounds right to me. I feel. so bad for her!

 

[Dawnjanell]

My BB girl had an anal gland rupture a couple years ago, which sounds like what Sprinkles might have going on. The vet expressed what was left, applied some topical antibiotic cream, and sent me home with oral antibiotics. She healed up really fast, and now I keep an eye on her. When she stops wanting her tail touched then it's time to get them squeezed.

 

[Paula and Rocky]

My BB girl had an anal gland rupture a couple years ago, which sounds like what Sprinkles might have going on. The vet expressed what was left, applied some topical antibiotic cream, and sent me home with oral antibiotics. She healed up really fast, and now I keep an eye on her. When she stops wanting her tail touched then it's time to get them squeezed.

Thank you! I just tried to get her in to the vet they can't see her till tomorrow , so I guess I will put more hydrocortisone on her bum

 

[thebigfuzz]

My Marlin had a large anal gland abscess several years ago that needed expressing, and cleaning out his open wound Looked terrible, but with cleaning regularly with a special antiseptic soap (from the vet), he healed up nice. Some kitties just have a predisposition to anal gland issues and some need expressing at the vet every so often.

 

[Kitty mom]

Just went through the anal glad issue with Blitzen . He was pulling the fur off the tip of his tail and holding his tail in an odd position.

 

[jayla-n-Drevon]

Sounds like anal gland issue to me....I hope the vet can resolve this for the both of you