EWWWWWWWWE Goo!

[catcrazylady]

Ok, I need advice soon! I noticed an odor yesterday when I was playing with Goo and again when I went to bed last night while Magoo was beside me. Upon checking the tail end this evening I discovered that it is really GROSS!!! Here is the problem-I don't have a bathtub! All we have is a stand up shower and there is no way I'm giving that butt a bath in the kitchen sink!!! With Magoo's previous ummm biting I am very nervous about how to handle this. I believe it is also going to require some hair clipping. I don't want to over stress Magoo or get the snot bit out of me either! Any suggestions on how to handle this?
I know it's going to require both hubby and I but beyond that I'm not sure what to do.

I know, dress in a suit of armour and say a lot of prayers!!

HELP!!!!

Magoo has a vet appointment in the morning to get his eye drained and I will not take him in like this! YUK!

[NoahsMommy]

Sounds like its going to take some creative planning. I would grab him, take him in the shower, close the door and get him cleaned up in there. Most vet (if not all) will do a "sanitary clip" for a small fee during any visit.

Good luck. Maybe you could file/trim his claws first?

OR...what about baby wipes??

[catcrazylady]

I thought about baby wipes Kelly but once I looked I believe we are past that point! It' my fault and I wish I had noticed it sooner. He has such a hairy behind! They eat Purina Cat Chow and I found the Indoor formula that has less calories and more greens for them. I have been mixing the two foods and haven't completely transferred them over yet. I think this is where the probem began. Magoo is a clean freak and is constantly grooming. I have never noticed any kind of problem with him before so I believe the food has something to do with it. I've also noticed that the others seem like they have a lots of gas too. No more of that food!!

Thanks for the suggestions Kelly but there is NO WAY I'm locking myself in a shower stall with a ticked off Magoo!!

[Randi]

How about ..... have a wet cotton make-up pad ready, when he's sitting all calm and relaxed, stroke him on the lower back - he'll most likely do the "elevator" butt, and you can wipe him.

Good luck cleaning him up!

[sirrahbed]

I was thinking along the same idea as Randi only with something bigger like a warm sudsy handtowel.

If it were me, I'd probably opt for the kitchen sink and then just clorox it out real well afterwards

Then, a nice butt clip would be a good idea - like Kelly mentioned

[catcrazylady]

Ok, I think we have a plan. We have an old litter box and I'm going to put some warm water in it. We are going to place a big towel on the kitchen table with the tub of warm water. I'm going to only put his back legs in there. Hubby, wearing sweatshirt, heavy coat, and gloves will hold Magoo while I wash said back side. I need him higher up so I can see where he may need some clipping.
Anyone reading from this point on please start praying because I really don't want to spend Friday night in the emergency room!
I'll come back later and let you know how it goes, if I can still type that is!

[Laura's Babies]

Ewwwwwwie! Yes, clip those nails FIRST! Rubber gloves, band aids, scissors, BIG towels ect.... What about hubba wrapping him in a big towel except his head like a burrito and you work from the "other" end.. Clip. clip, snip , snip wash, wash, and so on?? Maybe even get a sedative from the vet?

[GraciesMommy]

Ok I think you should also video tape this "just in case" for Funniest Home Videos..sounds like it will be a winner!

[Grace]

Good luck!!

[RedHedd]

Originally posted by GraciesMommy
Ok I think you should also video tape this "just in case" for Funniest Home Videos..sounds like it will be a winner!

It will be right up there with Sirrahbed's butt bath series!

[jenluckenbach]

I am a FIRM believer in the cat muzzle. Any house with a "questionable" personality cat, should have one Never leave home without it

GOOD LUCK

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Laura's Babies
What about hubba wrapping him in a big towel except his head like a burrito and you work from the "other" end..

As a lover of all food, Mexican and otherwise, I protest your characterization of the 'Gooster as a "poo burrito"...


As always the filling is great....it's the stuff that falls out of the "ends" that is the problem.

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Go slow and use calm soothing voices to communicate between yourselves.....

THEY CAN SMELL PANIC.........Just like you smelled the....forget it....

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One good thing about white cats???

Poo is brown.....

[moosmom]

RICHARD,

ROFLMAO!!!!

I say take him to the vet and let THEM deal with it. I would also suggest that if you DO have a death wish (no offense Goo OR Lisa) that you wear industrial strength gloves made of leather that go up to the armpits!!

Do you think it could be his anal glands that need expressing??

[RICHARD]

I am sorry CCL..

Instead of a 'Goo 'burrito' how's about an Oriental 'Goo dish??

Moo GOO Gai Poo???

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CCL: Time for your trim.......

Goo: Could you clean up the back a little?

ba dump!

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Please be a good guy Magoo!

The eyes of Pet Talk are on you,and your mom, and your dad, and your rear end............


MM,

I think his rear end had expressed itself in a rather fragrant manner.....

[moosmom]

RICHARD,

Stop it!!! You're killing me here with your jokes! I've got tears streaming down my face and my stomach hurts from laughing so hard!!!

Moo GOO Gai Poo???

From Moo:

"I am appalled to be referred to in that manner!!!"