Is It Safe To Use Vaseline On My Cats Sore Bottom?

I came home and panicked one night to find that my cat had an extremely swollen, red, sore rear end.  I brought her to the ER and to my relief it was just something similar to diaper rash..guess what, same treatment.  Vet instucted me to go buy some desitin and a cone to put on her neck so she couldn't lick it.  I had to take a warm cloth and GENTLY wipe her down then used latex gloves to slather it on just like a babys behind.  I did this 1-2 times a day and within 3 days she was better.  After the first treatment she was definitely not in nearly as much pain.  Just so you know, my cat was on the obese side so it was caused because she was having trouble cleaning herself...so advice to you if your cat is fat...FOOD IS NOT LOVE!!!  and really cutting back on it is not going to starve it to death.

You can use petroleum jelly on the cat's bottom, but it probably won't do much for the sore.  If you decide to use it, it won't hurt the cat if she licks it, petroleum jelly can be used to prevent hairballs, although there are better hairball remedies.  I know you want to ease her pain, but since you have an appointment with the vet tomorrow, I'd just leave it until the vet looks at the problem area.  Hope kitty feels better soon!