AboutJessica Expertise I have bred Siamese cats and have years of experience caring for homeless, feral, orphaned, and terminally ill cats. I am knowledgeable in cat behavior, health, history, troubleshooting, breeds, coat patterns and colors, and trivia.
Experience I have extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to at-home medical care to rescuing homeless cats and placing them in homes. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning. I have given supportive care to cats suffering from diabetes, terminal cancer, feline leukemia, feline infectious peritonits, and kidney, liver, and heart failure. I have been through chemotherapy with two of my cats who had lymphoma and have also been through many cutting edge surgeries with my special needs cats.
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.
