How to Get Rid of Waste on My Long-Haired Kitten's Bottom
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A warm towel keeps the kitten comfortable.Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images
Prepare to clean your kitten by warming up the towel. Dampen the washcloth, paper towels or cotton balls/pads with warm water; do not use soap. Place your kitten on the warm towel for the cleaning. - 2
A warm, damp washcloth without soap is ideal.Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty Images
Simulate a mother cat's grooming by using the damp cloth or cotton all over the kitten's fur. Use short, gentle strokes like the mother cat would do with her tongue. Apply a similar motion for about 60 seconds to the kitten's bottom to clean away urine or fecal matter. - 3). Clean stuck-on excrement from an older kitten's bottom using a warm, damp paper towel or cloth to gently remove the waste.
- 4). Prepare a bath for your kitten if the matter is not easily removed. Add a couple of inches of warm water to a small basin or bowl. Pour warm water over your kitten from a cup or bowl, avoiding the ears and face. Use an additive-free pet shampoo if your kitten is older than 8 weeks, washing the dirty areas gently and rinsing with fresh water from a bowl or hand-shower. Pat her dry with a towel and keep her in a warm area until her fur is totally dry.
