Not only are cats one of the most commonly kept types of pet in the world, they also have some peculiar behaviors that can commonly confuse their owners and make them reach out with some strange problems.
We have noticed a number of different issues based around strange cat behaviors each month but for today’s article, we want to take a look at what to do if your cat has cat litter stuck to its bum.
Over the last four to six months, we have definitely noticed more and more people reaching out with various problems related to their cat having litter stuck to its bum.
Due to this, we have decided to publish this article where we have collected as many of these similar questions as possible to try and help our readers better understand the causes and how you can stop this.
You may notice that in some cases, you may just have to put up with your cat having litter stuck to its bum every now and then and manually remove it.
This can sometimes just be one of the quirks of keeping a pet cat but in most cases, there are ways that you are able to prevent this issue from occurring in most cats and it is usually very easy to stop too.
Is It Normal For A Cat To Have Cat Litter Stuck To Its Bum?
Before we get started, we just want to quickly answer a question that we know will be on the minds of some of our readers.
No, it is not actually normal for a cat to have litter stuck to its bum and if your cat is constantly struggling with this problem then it may be an indication of an underlying health issue or even just a hygiene issue that you need to take a look at.
There are a number of different reasons as to why your cat may have litter stuck to its bum and in the next section, we will be taking a look at some of the more common causes.
Why Does My Cat Have Cat Litter Stuck To Its Bum?
As we briefly touched on above, there are a number of different reasons as to why your cat may have litter stuck to its bum.
The most common reasons are usually down to either an underlying health issue or just bad hygiene habits that your cat has developed over time.
We will now take a more in-depth look at each of these two possibilities.
Underlying Health Issue
There are a number of different health issues that can cause your cat to have litter stuck to its bum.
The most common health issue is actually diarrhea which can make it very difficult for your cat to keep its bottom clean.
If your cat is suffering from diarrhea, we would highly recommend taking them to see a vet as there may be an underlying health issue that needs to be treated.
Another common health issue is actually constipation which can also make it difficult for your cat to keep its bottom clean.
If your cat is constipated, we would also recommend taking them to see a vet as there are a number of different treatment options available.
Bad Hygiene Habits
One of the most common reasons for a cat to have litter stuck to its bum is actually down to bad hygiene habits.
Cats are very clean animals and they usually do a very good job of keeping themselves clean but there are some cases where they can develop bad hygiene habits.
The most common bad hygiene habit is actually not cleaning their bottom properly after using the litter box.
This can cause litter to build up and eventually become stuck to their bottom.
Another bad hygiene habit that can cause this problem is actually using a litter box that is too small for them.
If the litter box is too small, they may not be able to move around properly and this can also cause litter to build up and become stuck to their bottom.
Bad Habits
In some cases, your cat may have just developed bad habits of how and when it goes to poop causing it to end up with cat litter on its bum.
Although this is a rare cause of this issue, it is usually one of the easier things that you are able to train out of your cat with relative ease.
In many cases, you should be able to train the habit out of your cat within a month.
Unsuitable Litter Box
There have been a number of unique litter box designs released onto the market in recent years to try and make the litter box look more fashionable.
Many of these modern little boxes put the look of the litter box over the practicality of the litter box.
In some cases, this can cause your cat to struggle to do its business when needed causing the cat to lay down while it poops causing a number of issues.
One of these potential issues is if your cat ends up with cat litter stuck to its bum.
Poor Grooming Standards
Although dog grooming has become very popular over the last decade or so, cat grooming is lagging behind.
Not all cats need a regular trim of their coats but the long haired cats can definitely benefit from a trim around their back end every now and then.
One of the benefits that this is able to offer you is that it will be able to help reduce the chances of your cat having problems with cat litter sticking to its bum.
How Can I Prevent My Cat From Having Cat Litter Stuck To Its Bum?
There are a number of different ways that you can prevent your cat from having litter stuck to its bum.
The most effective way is actually to make sure that they have a good hygiene routine and that their litter box is the right size for them.
Another way to prevent this issue is to make sure that you are using a high-quality clumping cat litter.
This type of litter will usually form a tight ball around your cat’s waste making it much easier for them to remove it from their bottom.
What Should I Do If My Cat Has Litter Stuck To Its Bum?
If you think that your cat has litter stuck to its bum, the best course of action is to take them to see a vet as there may be an underlying health issue.
If the vet gives your cat the all-clear, then you should try and remove the litter from your cat’s bottom as best as you can.
You can do this by using a wet cloth or even just using your hands.
Once you have removed as much of the litter as possible, you should give your cat a good wash with some pet-safe shampoo.
After you have washed your cat, you should dry them off as best as you can and then put them back in their litter box.
Hopefully, this will help to stop the issue from happening again in the future.
What Is The Best Cat Litter That Won’t Get Stuck To My Cats Bum?
There are a number of different types of cat litter that you can buy but not all of them will stop your cat from having litter stuck to its bum.
The best type of cat litter to use is actually a high-quality clumping cat litter.
This type of litter will usually form a tight ball around your cat’s waste making it much easier for them to remove it from their bottom.
