How do you keep their butt clean? Everyday I have to bathe Jinxy because her butt is so gross, but it's dried up on her and very difficult to get off. I clean her so often, she's getting raw on her butt. I tried using coconut oil - it isn't helping much. Any suggestions? Thanks
Haji the SphynxLairianJoined:Oct 11, 2009Messages:287Likes Received:167Location: Milwaukee, WISphynx Bucks: $129.00Ratings:+167 Drs foster and smith soothing pads.... http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...ubref=AA&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=0014277000000 Haji the Sphynx, Nov 19, 2009 #2 Mews2muchV.I.P Lairian V.I.P LairianJoined:Jun 14, 2009Messages:4,564Likes Received:2,010Location: CaliforniaSphynx Bucks: $142.00Ratings:+2,011 You can try sensative baby wipes. Mews2much, Nov 19, 2009 #3 ilovemysphynxAdministrator Staff MemberJoined:Feb 2, 2009Messages:4,988Likes Received:3,073Location: New JerseySphynx Bucks: $6,141.16Ratings:+3,088 I use baby wipes for the crusty but thing! Only happens sometimes not very often now, it was alot when ours where small. ilovemysphynx, Nov 20, 2009 #4 Sam lewisV.I.P Lairian V.I.P LairianJoined:Jun 8, 2009Messages:1,568Likes Received:734Location: Lancaster, EnglandSphynx Bucks: $6,018.17Ratings:+736 Mo's butt got very sore indeed when he was struggling with his diarrhea couple of weeks ago! He was red raw poor little man. The vet gave me some cream which was really good if Jinxy is red and sore? He did lick it off but it stayed on for a bit and definately helped healing the sore areas, you could maybe ask the vet? I normally just use warm wet tisse just after hes been though! His little butt is much better now. He has a bath once or twice a week and I clean his butt with a small baby sponge because it's softer! Sam lewis, Nov 20, 2009 #5 pinupcatsLairianJoined:Mar 29, 2009Messages:54Likes Received:21Location: GeorgiaSphynx Bucks: $397.00Ratings:+21 I sometimes use a little bit of baby oil which seems to help not only sooth the butt area, but get the brown stuff off too. You may be washing it too much and that's causing further irritation. If it's dirty from using the potty, use a moist babywipe to wash it off and then apply a little lotion to help restore the ph balance of the skin. Good luck! Cyndee pinupcats, Nov 24, 2009 #6 PitRottMommyBannedJoined:May 28, 2009Messages:862Likes Received:282Location: Oklahoma City, OklahomaSphynx Bucks: $322.00Ratings:+287 Is Jinxy having soft stool or just not keeping herself clean? If she's having irregularly soft stool--it'd be wise to address. We sell a product at our clinic call Banana Peel Cream. Great for sore bums and wont cause problems if its ingested. PitRottMommy, Nov 24, 2009 #7 nbolinSenior Lairian Senior LairianJoined:Mar 25, 2009Messages:498Likes Received:133Location: Bremerton, WASphynx Bucks: $387.00Ratings:+133 I use baby wipes for "Sesitive" bottoms nbolin, Nov 25, 2009 #8 susi794Moderator Staff MemberJoined:Aug 23, 2009Messages:13,352Likes Received:12,430Location: Belding, MichiganSphynx Bucks: $46,138.92Ratings:+12,611 I watched the video about bathing your sphynx from this blog and the woman there said to use hemerhoid soothing wipes for that, so that's what I've been using. Works well. susi794, Nov 25, 2009 #9 Like x 2 sadie700LairianJoined:Aug 11, 2009Messages:12Likes Received:0Location: NJSphynx Bucks: $367.00Ratings:+0 Thanks so much for all the suggestions - she seems to be doing better and cleaner sadie700, Nov 27, 2009 #10 Maggies mommyV.I.P Lairian V.I.P LairianJoined:Sep 7, 2009Messages:1,126Likes Received:471Location: CTSphynx Bucks: $1,100.16Ratings:+471 Maggies little butt was real stinky & dirty! But as she got older she started to clean her self so know it's alot better. Maggies mommy, Nov 28, 2009 #11 ja&rooLairianJoined:Nov 5, 2009Messages:30Likes Received:14Location: Portland, MaineSphynx Bucks: $400.00Ratings:+14 The thing that drives me crazy about Roo's butt is that his saliva stains show so much on his white bum ja&roo, Nov 28, 2009 #12 marilynLairianJoined:May 12, 2010Messages:31Likes Received:1Location: Fort Bragg , CaliforniaSphynx Bucks: $358.00Ratings:+1 what works really well is if you take chicken breast and steam it till its cooked and then put a few teaspoons of metamucile fiber into it, and mix it around in the bag it helps their stool become firm enough where its not soft to become messy on the butt. Cats should have fiber in their diet once a day. my moms cat had issues and then she did the fiber thing and his butt is never dirty. When he does his bussiness it doesent stink as much to. Hope this helps. marilyn marilyn, May 15, 2010 #13 LLevensonLairianJoined:Apr 20, 2010Messages:197Likes Received:194Location: Northern CaliforniaSphynx Bucks: $325.00Ratings:+195 I fortunately haven't had to deal with "crusty butt" with Arias but I know someone who puts a little coconut oil on their bottom. The oil softens up the "crusties" and then your little girl can clean it off easily herself. Coconut oil is anti-microbial/bacterial/viral and all around very nutritious and healthy! Its a good source of Omegas. Whenever I eat coconut, Arias is practically in my mouth trying to get some...he loves it! good luck! LLevenson, May 16, 2010 #14 Inferno12BannedJoined:Apr 27, 2010Messages:1,068Likes Received:662Location: Colorado SpringsSphynx Bucks: $1.00Ratings:+662 Where do you guys buy Coconut oil? I think I want to try it Inferno12, May 16, 2010 #15 ckutkuhn7BannedJoined:Jan 16, 2010Messages:5,191Likes Received:2,873Sphynx Bucks: $43.00Ratings:+2,877 I get mine from the vitamin section in walmart. ckutkuhn7, May 16, 2010 #16 Like x 2 NofuratuV.I.P Lairian V.I.P LairianJoined:Jan 17, 2010Messages:1,659Likes Received:1,702Location: Atlantic CanadaSphynx Bucks: $1,384.30Ratings:+1,702 I put coconut oil of Nofuratu's butt as well. He hates to get his butt wiped with baby wipes, so If I have coconut oil on hand I apply it and then wait 15 mins and then bathe him or use a baby wipe and it comes clean much easier with no rubbing and less yowling! You can get it at the health food store, or we buy it at the grocery store. You can even get it online. I scoop small amounts into travel size tupperware containers so the original jar stays uncontaminated in my cubboard, and when we go out with Nofuratu we just slip the little "lip balm sized" container into his travel bag with his q tips and business cards....and snacks...and travel wipes.... Nofuratu, May 16, 2010 #17 Like x 2 GadzukzV.I.P Lairian V.I.P LairianJoined:Dec 2, 2009Messages:1,753Likes Received:1,219Sphynx Bucks: $36.00Ratings:+1,219 I found some coconut oil at GNC, a health food store here. Freya has bad chronic crusty butt, and hates having it scrubbed. I put some oil on it in her bath today and it came right clean! instantly! and she didn't fuss a bit. YAY. I did contaminate my jar though, and I made a mess! My crestie has greasy hair now, lol, she's gonna need another bath. I am not naturally graceful. That's a great tip about the travel jars, Nofuratu, I am gonna do that next time! Gadzukz, May 17, 2010 #18 ckutkuhn7BannedJoined:Jan 16, 2010Messages:5,191Likes Received:2,873Sphynx Bucks: $43.00Ratings:+2,877 Nofur had a great idea. Incase you don't have any of those little containers, what i did was but the oil in a old "Bug Juice" squirty bottle that has a pop up lid on it so I just give her a squirt right before bathtime. Her oil stays pretty warm cuz I keep it under the light by the sink. ckutkuhn7, May 17, 2010 #19 JinxloverGuestSphynx Bucks: $Ratings:+0 My kids love that stuff!!!!! Jinxlover, May 17, 2010 #20 GadzukzV.I.P Lairian V.I.P LairianJoined:Dec 2, 2009Messages:1,753Likes Received:1,219Sphynx Bucks: $36.00Ratings:+1,219 I throw away tons of those bottles! Great idea, thanks! sounds easier than scooping it out too! Gadzukz, May 17, 2010 #21 ckutkuhn7BannedJoined:Jan 16, 2010Messages:5,191Likes Received:2,873Sphynx Bucks: $43.00Ratings:+2,877 Yea, mine melted when the weather turned and it just wasnt easy to try and pour a small amount in my hand so I found that bottle and cleaned it real good and its worked great ever since! So now I just keep it under the "over the sink" light in the kitchen and it keeps it warm enough to not turn solid,,and if its chilly in the house and it turns solid I just put it in her warm bath water for a few minutes to melt enough to squirt out and its good to go. ckutkuhn7, May 17, 2010 #22 klreeseV.I.P Lairian V.I.P LairianJoined:Apr 26, 2010Messages:1,029Likes Received:717Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MichiganSphynx Bucks: $341.00Ratings:+717 i would also suggest baby wipes. i have bad allergies so i ALWAYS have lotion kleenex around the house. sometimes i'll lick the tissue (to get it a little wet) then wipe their butts. it's a quick technique that doesn't seem to bother them much.. and with the lotion it's a little softer. (ok, totally odd, I KNOW lol) Maybe try baby/infant wash clothes with warm water too. Also, bathing everyday will also provoke dry skin, so that probably isn't helping baby's sore tush... klreese, May 18, 2010 #23 (You must log in or sign up to reply here.)Show Ignored Content Login with InstagramLog in with FacebookYour name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in Sphynxlair Forums > Sphynx Cat Chat > Sphynx Cat Questions? > XenForo Add-ons by Brivium ™ © 2012-2018 Brivium LLC.
Drs foster and smith soothing pads.... http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...ubref=AA&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=0014277000000
I use baby wipes for the crusty but thing! Only happens sometimes not very often now, it was alot when ours where small.
Mo's butt got very sore indeed when he was struggling with his diarrhea couple of weeks ago! He was red raw poor little man. The vet gave me some cream which was really good if Jinxy is red and sore? He did lick it off but it stayed on for a bit and definately helped healing the sore areas, you could maybe ask the vet? I normally just use warm wet tisse just after hes been though! His little butt is much better now. He has a bath once or twice a week and I clean his butt with a small baby sponge because it's softer!
I sometimes use a little bit of baby oil which seems to help not only sooth the butt area, but get the brown stuff off too. You may be washing it too much and that's causing further irritation. If it's dirty from using the potty, use a moist babywipe to wash it off and then apply a little lotion to help restore the ph balance of the skin. Good luck! Cyndee
Is Jinxy having soft stool or just not keeping herself clean? If she's having irregularly soft stool--it'd be wise to address. We sell a product at our clinic call Banana Peel Cream. Great for sore bums and wont cause problems if its ingested.
I watched the video about bathing your sphynx from this blog and the woman there said to use hemerhoid soothing wipes for that, so that's what I've been using. Works well.
Maggies little butt was real stinky & dirty! But as she got older she started to clean her self so know it's alot better.
The thing that drives me crazy about Roo's butt is that his saliva stains show so much on his white bum
what works really well is if you take chicken breast and steam it till its cooked and then put a few teaspoons of metamucile fiber into it, and mix it around in the bag it helps their stool become firm enough where its not soft to become messy on the butt. Cats should have fiber in their diet once a day. my moms cat had issues and then she did the fiber thing and his butt is never dirty. When he does his bussiness it doesent stink as much to. Hope this helps. marilyn
I fortunately haven't had to deal with "crusty butt" with Arias but I know someone who puts a little coconut oil on their bottom. The oil softens up the "crusties" and then your little girl can clean it off easily herself. Coconut oil is anti-microbial/bacterial/viral and all around very nutritious and healthy! Its a good source of Omegas. Whenever I eat coconut, Arias is practically in my mouth trying to get some...he loves it! good luck!
I put coconut oil of Nofuratu's butt as well. He hates to get his butt wiped with baby wipes, so If I have coconut oil on hand I apply it and then wait 15 mins and then bathe him or use a baby wipe and it comes clean much easier with no rubbing and less yowling! You can get it at the health food store, or we buy it at the grocery store. You can even get it online. I scoop small amounts into travel size tupperware containers so the original jar stays uncontaminated in my cubboard, and when we go out with Nofuratu we just slip the little "lip balm sized" container into his travel bag with his q tips and business cards....and snacks...and travel wipes....
I found some coconut oil at GNC, a health food store here. Freya has bad chronic crusty butt, and hates having it scrubbed. I put some oil on it in her bath today and it came right clean! instantly! and she didn't fuss a bit. YAY. I did contaminate my jar though, and I made a mess! My crestie has greasy hair now, lol, she's gonna need another bath. I am not naturally graceful. That's a great tip about the travel jars, Nofuratu, I am gonna do that next time!
Nofur had a great idea. Incase you don't have any of those little containers, what i did was but the oil in a old "Bug Juice" squirty bottle that has a pop up lid on it so I just give her a squirt right before bathtime. Her oil stays pretty warm cuz I keep it under the light by the sink.
Yea, mine melted when the weather turned and it just wasnt easy to try and pour a small amount in my hand so I found that bottle and cleaned it real good and its worked great ever since! So now I just keep it under the "over the sink" light in the kitchen and it keeps it warm enough to not turn solid,,and if its chilly in the house and it turns solid I just put it in her warm bath water for a few minutes to melt enough to squirt out and its good to go.
i would also suggest baby wipes. i have bad allergies so i ALWAYS have lotion kleenex around the house. sometimes i'll lick the tissue (to get it a little wet) then wipe their butts. it's a quick technique that doesn't seem to bother them much.. and with the lotion it's a little softer. (ok, totally odd, I KNOW lol) Maybe try baby/infant wash clothes with warm water too. Also, bathing everyday will also provoke dry skin, so that probably isn't helping baby's sore tush...
