Cats bum seems to hurt?

shell

TCS Member
Thread starter
Top Cat
Joined
Sep 2, 2002
Messages
5,392
Purraise
2
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska
This morning Echo has been acting rather strange. She was scooting her bum on the floor and then she'd lick that area like crazy. Then she'd walk a few steps hunched up (kind of like she was going to poop) and give out a little meow like she's in pain. Then she'd do it all over again. I immediately called the Vet, but I can't get her in there until 4:30 (central time). She has been rubbing up against me A LOT today and when I reach down to pet her, she gets aggravated instantly. I tried looking at her bum, but she got mad, so I just left her alone. Now she's hiding out behind the couch licking herself constantly. Do you think it's her anal glands? I just switched foods (my Vets advice from last week)...could she been constipated? I haven't noticed her in her litter box today. Any ideas with what might be wrong? I've never had this problem before...so I don't know exactly what to do. I'm sure my Vet will help me out...but I thought I'd get some ideas from you guys too.
Thanks!
 

angelzoo

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Apr 17, 2002
Messages
1,535
Purraise
2
Location
Maryland, USA
I am thinking anal glands or constipation, BUT I don't know. I've never had a problem with either regaurding cats.
 

hissy

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Feb 19, 2001
Messages
34,872
Purraise
76
Did you switch foods gradually or all at once? She could have impacted glands, she could have a piece of fur stuck inside, she could of ate something that blocked her, she could have worms. If you have mineral oil, give her a little bit of that to help her.

You can express her glands if she is impacted it will bring her a little bit of relief. You can email me if you want to try it- it is a procedure you must do gently though and the results are never pretty.
 
Top