Ok, I know this is a stinky subject, but.......and no pun intended.....
My big baby Shortstack loves nothing better than for me to carry him around (constantly). As I've said before, if I could find one to fit him I would get a baby Snuggli, cut a hole for his tail, and strap him to me. I pick him up, his arms (front legs) go around my neck--if he can't reach he tries to climb me until that is where he is positioned, my right arm goes under his tail to support his butt, and his back legs just kinda dangle around my waist. His belly is entirely against my chest and belly. Basically, I carry him like a toddler (he weighs about as much as one). He snuggles into the side of my neck. He loves this so much that even when I'm sitting in a chair he hops in my lap and "walks" up my chest to get into that position. He will sleep there if I am still long enough.
On to the issue-- when I pick him up and put my arm under his butt (under the tail with it draped over my arm, he hates it folded under, guess it hurts) he will leak urine on my arm--just a drop or so. The other night I did this, and there was a little poo on my arm!
He is fine as far as urinating/pooping normally, not going any more often or straining--nothing.
I have asked the vet before about his urine leakage and they say it's common in the chubby kitties, but the anal leakage is another story. I am just wondering if it is his anal glands instead of him leaking poo. How would I know? Or can I tell? Could this be because he is a bit heavy as well? He has "topped out" as they say at about 17 pounds now, and he is on a weight reduction plan. I looked under his tail last night and there is no redness around his anus, no swelling, and he is very clean around that area. I just don't want some sort of anal gland problem going on and me be too stupid to know. I just wonder if it is the pressure of his weight the way he "sits" on my arm too, maybe I'm squeezing the poo outta him!
Oh, the things we ponder. They are so much like children! (BTW--he is 2 years old, neutered)
My big baby Shortstack loves nothing better than for me to carry him around (constantly). As I've said before, if I could find one to fit him I would get a baby Snuggli, cut a hole for his tail, and strap him to me. I pick him up, his arms (front legs) go around my neck--if he can't reach he tries to climb me until that is where he is positioned, my right arm goes under his tail to support his butt, and his back legs just kinda dangle around my waist. His belly is entirely against my chest and belly. Basically, I carry him like a toddler (he weighs about as much as one). He snuggles into the side of my neck. He loves this so much that even when I'm sitting in a chair he hops in my lap and "walks" up my chest to get into that position. He will sleep there if I am still long enough.
On to the issue-- when I pick him up and put my arm under his butt (under the tail with it draped over my arm, he hates it folded under, guess it hurts) he will leak urine on my arm--just a drop or so. The other night I did this, and there was a little poo on my arm!
He is fine as far as urinating/pooping normally, not going any more often or straining--nothing.
I have asked the vet before about his urine leakage and they say it's common in the chubby kitties, but the anal leakage is another story. I am just wondering if it is his anal glands instead of him leaking poo. How would I know? Or can I tell? Could this be because he is a bit heavy as well? He has "topped out" as they say at about 17 pounds now, and he is on a weight reduction plan. I looked under his tail last night and there is no redness around his anus, no swelling, and he is very clean around that area. I just don't want some sort of anal gland problem going on and me be too stupid to know. I just wonder if it is the pressure of his weight the way he "sits" on my arm too, maybe I'm squeezing the poo outta him!
Oh, the things we ponder. They are so much like children! (BTW--he is 2 years old, neutered)
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