Well, I caught the kitty that was having the messy backside problems and gave her a bath and all is well! She was very good, she meowed the entire time but that was it, when she was done I wrapped her in a towel and she started purring almost right away! Right now she's in my bathroom grooming.

I looked her over while I had her down and she looks okay. I don't think this has had long to happen, she's a very clean kitty so she must not have been on her own too long. Her ears are completely clean. I'm gonna keep an eye on her for awhile, but in spite of her being a little messy she really does seem fine. The rest of her was very clean, it was just that back part that had some problems.

Right now my other two kitties are very curious but not hissing--if this keeps up hubby will probably let her stay! Let's hope!