I really didn't need this, today

[Siwsan]

Just saw Arthur licking his bottom so I automatically checked. His rectum is, again, red and swollen. Not as bad as before but still red and swollen. I had checked him earlier, today, because it's become a habit, and he was just fine.

It's too late to get him to the vet, tonight, but we will be there first thing in the morning. They are open until noon.

Meanwhile, I'll be doing hourly butt checks. I'm glad we all too a long nap, this afternoon.

[onecaliberal]

1. Hugs. They're so lucky to have you.

[tblue37]

2. Try a tiny bit of Vaseline to relieve soreness, itching & swelling. Just a tiny bit so he won't

invest too much if he licks.

[SheltieLover]

3. Maybe allergic to something in his food?

Just a thought.

Healing vibes on the way to Arthur & your nerves.

[Siwsan]

6. He's been good for about 3 weeks and no change in diet

He's in no pain and there's no bloating. I'm just wondering if he's had some hard stools and needs me to add some sort of laxative to his diet. I'll be asking the vet about that.

I am also going to ask the vet for one of those cones to keep him from licking it.

[niyad]

8. Maybe just a few drops of olive oil?

[wnylib]

10. Or mineral oil.

[niyad]

12. True.

[2naSalit]

14. +1

[SheltieLover]

23. Did the vet rx laxative?

[Siwsan]

24. Not yet. Just the antibiotics

I'm sure there will be dietary instructions after the procedure.

He did say to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't start to push out. If that happens I have to rush him to an emergency hospital.
I'm not too worried. The last time this happened was Saturday, Christmas Eve so I couldn't get him to the vet until Monday. But, of course, I will be constantly checking.

[SheltieLover]

25. I'm sure he will be on a soft diet, for a whie anyway, while stitches heal.

Poor Arthur. And poor you.

[Siwsan]

27. I have everything ready to make chili, today, but I have no appetite

The meat is thawed and I've been soaking the beans overnight so I might as well follow through. I can always freeze it.

[SheltieLover]

29. Cook it up.

You need to eat to keep up your strength.

And to stay grounded amidst all this stress.

How are the other kitties responding to himwearing the cone?

[Rebl2]

4. Maybe he

needs his anal glands expressed? Definitely would let the vet do that. Hope he feels better soon.

[ShazzieB]

11. Anal gland problems are rare in cats, but they can happen.

I did not know cats could have these issues at all, but I was wrong: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/anal-sac-disease-in-cats

Sounds like something to check out.

[Rebl2]

15. Had to have

a female cat have this done.

[SheltieLover]

26. Hi Shazzie!

How is your vision?

I'd never heard of this in cats! Ty for sharing!

[wendyb-NC]

5. Aw poor kitty

Prayers for him getting over this fast, and effective treatment from the Vet. I hope it goes away for good, so he can play. You area wonderful, loving pet parent.

[MacKasey]

7. He may need more fiber in his diet

[niyad]

9. Sending hugs and vibes for best possible outcome.

[wnylib]

13. Whatever it is, it is apparently not contagious

or the other cats would also have a problem.

The vet will sort it out.

[cassie321]

16. Have you tried

Probiotics? They really help my dog. Your vet can recommend a good one

[Siwsan]

17. I'll definitely ask about those

I'm just relieved his behavior is as usual, so I wonder if cats can develop hemorrhoids.

And, welcome to DU!!

[cassie321]

18. Thank you,

Have been a long time member, but just read posts. Forgot my password and user name, but I just had to respond, so I went through the whole rigamarole. Probiotics are also helpful for hemorrhoids. Love your posts and your devotion to the animals.

[KS Toronado]

22. Congratulations on switching from reader to poster.

[gopiscrap]

30. welcome to DU

[Karadeniz]

19. I'd express his anals... or maybe he has tapeworm...

[Siwsan]

20. Antibiotics cleared this up in about 3 days, the last time it happened

And it's always possible it has happened before that, I didn't notice, and it cleared by itself. Who knows. I do know I don't want to chance just waiting to see.

[TexasBushwhacker]

21. Have him tested for allergies

A friend has a cat that developed a swollen, red bottom to the point it was bleeding. It turned out she is allergic to jail st about everything but chicken. Once she fixed her diet, no more swollen bottom and I go all the food she couldn't use for the ferals that live at my apt complex 😃

[SheltieLover]

28. Allergies were my 1st thought