kind of an icky question, but I need help!
Okay, this is a little icky, but I'm a little worried about a stray that's been wondering around our neighborhood for the last week. The poor thing's been living in a storm drain, I guess she wondered too far from home. After a few days I noticed that she was always around here so I put out some food (which she inhaled) and I've been feeding her since. She's a very sweet kitty, and she'll let me pet her for as long as I want.
Okay, here's the icky part. She seems to have had a bathroom type accident. I noticed it the first day I saw her, but there wasn't much I could do since she was so nervous. Now it's gotten worse, and there's no way she'll let me take care of it. I know it's a silly thing to worry about, but since it's gotten worse I'm afraid that soon her whole backside will be a mess.
Is this something that just happens sometimes, and are they able to take care of it on their own? I've considered trying to catch her and take her to the vet (will they even help with something like this?), but I don't want to freak her out with all of that if I don't have to.
I feel horrible for her, as this must at the very least be very uncomfortable for her! Any advice would be much appreciated!