Irritated butt....

My kitten Timine is slowly recovering from a nasty long-term diarrhea....but now his poor little bottom looks irritated and a little red because of all the licking he's been doing...
I was wondering if there's anything I can put on it that would help and wouldn't be toxic....or is it better to get something at the vet? Or maybe just wait till it heals on it's own?

Vaseline is soothing and non-toxic.

He doesn't have a prolapsed anus, does he? (Tissues surrounding the anus sticking out)

Prolapsed.....oooh, sounds scary!
I don't think he's got that, I'll check more carefuly! But if he does, what can I do?
I'll try vaseline in the meantime...thanks!

Please don't use vaseline- instead use Desitin Baby Ointment. Use it sparingly, a little bit goes a long way.

Can Vaseline be toxic? I'll look into that baby product...thanks Hissy!

It's not toxic, but it isn't the best thing to use because it is petroleum based and could irritate tender tissue

What does it mean if the anus is prolapsed? I have 2 kittens that have that. they are only 5 weeks old. Also it seems the hair right under the tail is coming off. Under the tail but at the very base of it.

It usally happens to kittens under 4 months old and is usually the result of an illness that brings severe diarrhea. All the straining pushes the pink lining of the rectum out like a pouch or purse through the hole and a vet will need to guid the lining back into place. Manx kittens are especially prone to prolapsed rectums and even when Manx's get older, this can also be a problem due to their stubby tails-

Well, there's a *very tiny* little pink nub near the opening, but mostly it just seems irritated. I'll still keep an eye on the little thing, just in case. Timine is almost 6 months...so I guess it is less likely...
Googled for that Desitin product, and the webpage said to call the anti-poison center if ingested? Could it be a problem with cats?

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It usally happens to kittens under 4 months old and is usually the result of an illness that brings severe diarrhea. All the straining pushes the pink lining of the rectum out like a pouch or purse through the hole and a vet will need to guid the lining back into place. Manx kittens are especially prone to prolapsed rectums and even when Manx's get older, this can also be a problem due to their stubby tails-

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I have not noticed any diarrhea. Lilo got an abcess under her right top breast about 2 weeks ago and got a temp. of 106. It dried up her milk and I was forced to start the kittens (4 weeks old at the time) to start hard kitten food. (They would not drink the milk from a kitten bottle)

I did find some hard stool though. Does this cause it also? They seem to be doing much better and it is not as pushed out as it was. What are your thoughts?

You can use neosporin, to the same end. In all things use it sparingly. Don't gob it on, that is not necessary. If you have a concern for using this product, warmed olive oil (to room temperature) can be used as well. I have used Desitin of many a cat or a kitten in the past with no problem, but again the operative word is use it sparingly.

Originally Posted by hissy

You can use neosporin, to the same end. In all things use it sparingly. Don't gob it on, that is not necessary. If you have a concern for using this product, warmed olive oil (to room temperature) can be used as well. I have used Desitin of many a cat or a kitten in the past with no problem, but again the operative word is use it sparingly.

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Will do.... thanks!!

Originally Posted by hissy

warmed olive oil (to room temperature) can be used as well.

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Olive oil....yeah!! Hafta remember that. Good suggestion!!