I need help with my manx!

nitnat

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This could be a life or death situation.
My cat is a five year old femal manx cat. Lately she has become a bit of a problem. She has a problem that is appropriately named "poopy butt." If you are't familiar with this term, I am sure you can guess what it is. My dad and I try to clean her up but she hisses, scratches, and bites. She has gotten an infiection from this before and we have also taken her to the vet numerous times to have them clean her up. We need a solution to this problem. Perhaps a mehtod of cleaning her, or a way to harden her stool. My dad is on the last straw with this cat and is thinking of having her put to sleep, but its not what i want to do. I know there is a solution to this problem somewhere since there are many manx owners that have the same problem. Please help us out.

-Natalie
 

hissy

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Manx cats are prone to stool incontinence because they are often missing part of the nerves that controls the movement of the bowels. It would be the wisest thing for you to seek a veterinaraian tomorrow to see if the the cat has a prolapsed rectum or anus. A vet is your best call, I cannot stress this enough! I have 3 Manx cats so I do know what I am talking about. I will put this into the health forum for you as well.
 
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