Question about cat grooming.

[Scratchy22]

Hey guys my cat doesnt groom his behind properly after using the litter box and he jumps on the bed to cuddle. I find this abit un-hygenic and was wondering if you have any tips to help my cat groom himself better. He is long haired, neuted, 5.5 kilos( the vet says hes normal weight) and was found as a stray kitten at a very young age.

 

[FeebysOwner]

Hi. How old is he? If he is older (and, that can happen earlier in some cats than others) he could be experiencing some arthritis, which makes many cats reluctant (or unable) to reach their back ends for a proper cleaning. Feeby (15+ yo) isn't the best at cleaning her back half, so I help her with what I call 'booty duty'. I use unscented, hypoallergenic wipes to clean 'back there'.

 

[Scratchy22]

He is one and a half years old at max

 

[FeebysOwner]

Well..... has he always done this, or this a recently new thing?

 

[rubysmama]

That can be a problem with long-haired kitties. Here's a TCS article that might be helpful: Be Kind To Your Cats' Behinds! Dirty Cat Butts Prevention And Treatment | TheCatSite

 

[neely]

Hey guys my cat doesnt groom his behind properly after using the litter box and he jumps on the bed to cuddle. He is long haired,

Since he is long haired you could ask a professional groomer to give him a sanitary shave. That would help alleviate the problem with the area near his behind.