Cat's rear end smells like urine

[aTailOf2Kitties]

if this is a long-haired cat, a light trim around the area would probably help too. Is she spayed?

[Laura's Babies]

I would suggest, short haired or long haired that you have her clipped back there and keep it clipped to make cleaning easier for you to do and to keep the smell down of it being in that fur. I would find something else to clean her with there, maybe a saline solution or perhaps baby wipes? Then I would put diaper rash stuff on there, she can't reach it to clean herself so she can't lick it off (after getting the vets approval).

It is time to put her on that dreaded "D" word just to make it easier and healthier on her. In the meantime, I would think you will need to clean her often until she is able to do that again for herself.

[Medusa]

I concur w/all that Laura's Babies said. And definitely talk to your vet about putting your sweet kitty on a diet. I have an overweight cat, too, b/c she's on steroids for allergies. She's a short hair, though, so whatever she can't reach, I can easily clean. Good luck w/this and please let us know how it all turns out. Your poor kitty must be so miserable.

[mruffruff]

I would also see that she gets a lot more water into her to dilute her urine.
Add water to wet food, syringe some into her mouth or however you have to do it. (And a D... wouldn't hurt either.)

I have a small semi-feral cat that has no control over her body functions. She smells bad most of the time! Sometimes I have to corner her to pull the poop off her rear. The vet does a 'sanitary clip' occasionally so there isn't any hair to capture the urine. I would be happy to do it myself and save the $$ if she would let me! I keep a blanket on the couch for the rare times she wants to sit there.

[columbine]

Maybe she'd enjoy drinking from a pet fountain? A lot of cats do.

Love, Columbine

[Catty1]

DIET.

No free feed; get a measuring cup, read the amounts on the bag, and follow them to the letter.

Putting a round cat toy in the dry food can slow down how fast she eats. Also - watch the wet food, if you use it. Very high in calories.

Grain-free food might be an idea, as there is less "filler" and kitty will feel full on less.

Best of luck and I hope your girl feels better soon!