AboutJessica Expertise The areas in which I have gained the most experience are cat health and feral cat management/rescue. I provide supportive care to chronically ill cats, hospice care to terminally ill cats and also am involved in trap-neuter-return efforts. My specialities lie in taming feral cats and in the allopathic treatment of cats with illnesses or special needs. I also have owned Siamese, Himalayans, Abyssinians, Russian Blues, Savannahs, Bengals, Peterbalds, Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthairs and am well-versed in cat breeds as well as cat behavior and nutrition.
Experience I have 15 years of extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to medical care. My daily routine consists of caring for cats with diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney failure, feline leukemia, feline AIDS as well as feral cats. I have experience with liver patients, heart patients, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer, recovery from amputation and trauma, congenital deformities and most every disease in between. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning.
Question Hi, Jessica my Siamese has been grooming her bottom more than usual. I noticed a small sore on the left side of he anus. I'm wondering what could have caused this & what should I do?
My cat is female, just 3 yrs. old in March & indoor only (unless she's in her cat condo.)
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance, Carole
Answer Hi Carole. It's tough to say if the sore occurred first and is causing the excessive grooming, or if the excessive grooming caused the sore. She may be having discomfort in that area due to diarrhea or constipation or parasites that is causing her to groom there. Or she may have a fecal burn that she's tending to, caused by feces that stuck to her rear-end. You should get her to a vet. A sore in this area is at great risk for serious infection. A vet will likely recommend that you soak the area with an antiseptic and give you an antibiotic cream to apply. Do not use peroxide on cats unless directed to do so by a vet. It reacts with the flesh in cats and causes heat and irritation and slows healing.
