What is the cause of inflammation of the cat's anal glands?

2022-06-25

Inflammation of the anal glands is a common disease in cats, and it is usually squeezed once a month. Inflammation of the anal glands is a disease in which the accumulated secretions in the anal glands degenerate and putrefy, irritating the cyst wall and causing inflammation.

Causes of inflammation of the cat's anal glands

1. Due to soft stools, it is impossible to discharge anal gland fluid regularly.

2. Cats who frequently restrict free defecation (living in apartments, etc.).

3. Excessive secretion of secretions.

4. Changes in anal sac secretion.

5. Trauma from combat. Among the above reasons, the first two are more common.

Symptoms of inflammation of the cat's anal glands

1. An abnormal posture of the buttocks rubbing against the ground and the mat.

2. Palpation of the anus is very sensitive.

3. The diagnosis is easy if fluctuations in the contents filling the anal glands can be felt.

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Treatment of cat's anal gland inflammation

1. Take out the contents: Put on rubber gloves or disposable plastic gloves, grab the anus with a cotton towel, lift the base of the tail, press the anus side of the protruding excretory tube opening below with the index finger and thumb, and squeeze out the contents.

2. You can also wear rubber gloves or disposable plastic gloves. Insert the lubricated index finger into the anus, squeeze on the outside with the thumb, and squeeze out the contents of the anal glands on the left and right, because the cat needs to be restrained, so the squeezing method is the best choice.

3. After removing the contents, inject eye ointment containing antibiotics into the anal glands.

4. Use systemic antibiotics or sulfonamides when there is severe local inflammation or systemic symptoms.

5. In case of rupture or fistula, use topical or systemic antibiotics.

6. Cats are not as common as dogs, but pet dogs have increased in recent years, but the recurrence rate is not high.

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Do cats have to go to the hospital for an injection if they have anal gland inflammation?

It is said that the anal gland is inflamed, swollen, etc., just squeeze it. If the wound is large, it is already very serious for the cat, and it is not recommended to rush to squeeze it at this time. Like human acne, when it grows into pus-filled anal glands, squeezing hard can worsen the infection.

You can do some debridement and disinfection for cats. The best disinfectant is iodophor, because it is less irritating, you can use alcohol, iodine, hydrogen peroxide, etc. Dab it lightly with a cotton ball or swab, then apply it to the entire perianal area, repeating as many times as possible, then for as long as possible.

Keep the cat safe and don't let it get hurt. It is said that anti-inflammatory ointments like erythromycin ointment should be applied as it lasts longer, but cats will lick.

If you plan on squeezing it, sanitize it and your hands beforehand, then sanitize it after squeezing to prevent infection. Cats are generally not as empathetic as dogs. It already has obvious discomfort, which will aggravate when squeezed, so be sure to take protective measures.