Need to trim 'stinky butt' fur...

**Catty1** · 10-23-2010, 10:15 PM

Cole, being a fluffy boy, tends to accumulate stinky stuff on his hind fur. I worked a bit with a small pair of scissors...they didn't cut well. Tried the usual, a steel pet comb with decent spaces between the teeth...it got some more, but not all.

I either need small really sharp scissors that won't pull on the fur, or some kind of electric trimmer.

Any ideas? Thanks!

**Karen** · 10-23-2010, 10:24 PM

Would getting his bottom damp and working through it with a comb help the situation? When the comb gets "stuck," it will hold the fur in place and you can cut it with the scissors. Or just get a sharper pair of scissors, you can even take the one you have to be sharpened somewhere - they can be sharpened just like knives.

**mrspunkysmom** · 10-23-2010, 10:26 PM

Hair Dressers have a comb that is sharp. It will thin your hair by trimming some hairs while combing.

Just a suggestion.

Mine have nice short hair so that's not a problem I have. Sam still gets a stinky butt though.

Good luck

**Kfamr** · 10-23-2010, 10:33 PM

We get plenty of cats in at work with "stinky butt" fur. We usually wet the cat, lather it up with soap real well, and then let them soak so that it loosens up the feces. After that, we're usually able to rinse them off and run a small flea comb through and get the rest out. If It's badly matted, you may have to get some electric clippers to shave the area and just make sure you clean it more often.

**Husky_mom** · 10-23-2010, 10:34 PM

you can use these.. eyebrow shaper.. sharp enough.. won´t pull and no skin cutting...

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**krazyaboutkatz** · 10-23-2010, 11:10 PM

I deal with this on a daily basis with my kittens. I've found that using a flea comb works well especially if it's dry poo. If it's fresh, I try to wipe it off with a wet paper towel first and then dry it. Then I'll use the flea comb to get the rest off if there's anything left. Good luck.

**Catty1** · 10-23-2010, 11:30 PM

I like the eyebrow shapers that Isabel showed. Cole's fur there is somewhat matted - and I would rather trim it with something effective. Getting his backside wet - I gave him a bath once, and although it worked ok, I want to use a method that I can do regularly. I'll also ask my hairdresser about a comb.

Thanks!

ETA: I have flea combs, but they are much too fine for the matted stuff. His fur doesn't get really long in that area, but does mat without too much encouragement!

**Freedom** · 10-24-2010, 07:50 AM

My Crystal is such a pudge she can't properly groomer herself. My vet will use the electric trimmer and "shave" all around "the area" Lasts a good 6 months. Trick is to re shave the area BEFORE it gets so long, and "close" (you know to WHAT) that you have mats and clumps again.

I can't possibly work on Crystal myself. It takes me, one vet tech AND the vet to get this done.

**Randi** · 10-24-2010, 09:06 AM

How about rubbing his butt with some balsam, like we use for human hair? Or even olive oil. Then you would be able to comb it, I'm sure. Depending how he reacts, you may need a cone so he doesn't lick it off.

**Freedom** · 10-24-2010, 12:15 PM

Good idea, Randi!

With the bichons, when we get a mat, we rub some vegetable oil on our hands and work it through the hair to get the mat untangled; when we don't want to cut the whole darn thing off, that is, lol!

**Abby&Buddy'sMom** · 10-24-2010, 12:31 PM

I have similair issues with Abby,who likes to pee on herself, cause she doesnt squat down far enough in the litterbox , and who like Cole has a very fluffy behind.
I am actually gonna bathe her today, and try to about every 2 weeks, as she gets a bit smelly back there. (sometimes we call her Miss Peebody.. lol )
I try to cut the fur back there as much as possible, but she doesnt co-operate very well.
I am very fortunate that I can give Abby a bath , and she likes it.

**Catty1** · 10-24-2010, 01:21 PM

I have done some searching and there are nose and ear hair trimmers powered by AA batteries. Might do the trick!

**catmandu** · 10-24-2010, 06:00 PM

I had to do that once in a while with Mr Fluffy who had very long fur and once in a while I would have to put him in a laundry top with warm water.
Then after putting My Fluffy Wonder Cat in both tubs and the poo was gone I would trim away the butt furr.
Luckily Mr Fluffy was cooperative!!!!

**cassiesmom** · 10-25-2010, 10:25 PM

As Cassie is getting older, she's getting stinky butt fur. After a shower I can sometimes scoop her up, grab my washcloth and run it under warm water, and give her backside a quick wipedown. (The washcloth goes in the laundry afterward)