Hi Guys,
Sorry for the disgusting topic but I am trying to figure out how I can tell if my kitty is having an anal gland issue.
Tonight, Shermie came on the bed where I was watching a movie on my laptop. I kinda pick him up/pushed him so he wouldn't be in the way. That was when I noticed this very strong smell, like poop or vomit or something in between. When I tried to move him out of the way I noticed wet drops on my comforter and arm (YUCK!) and some milky-white droplets on the fur around his bum. I knew I had read something on here about this so I went back through past forums to check.
One person said that her cats anal glands looked swollen, others mentioned scooting, wet food etc. It seemed that the consensus was that they need to go to the vet and have them expressed.
THis is the first time I've smelled this on Shermie, though I a couple times noticed poop streaks on the floor by the litterbox. I always just thought that maybe some got stuck on his fur which is why he did that. I also don't know if it was Shermie or Luna doing the scooting.
So, long story short, how do I know if I need to take him to the vet? He had a checkup a few months ago and everything was fine. Do the glands express on their own? He eats dry food, which I also read helps with that, so I'm not sure what I should do.
Thanks!
Again, sorry if this is gross!
Sorry for the disgusting topic but I am trying to figure out how I can tell if my kitty is having an anal gland issue.
Tonight, Shermie came on the bed where I was watching a movie on my laptop. I kinda pick him up/pushed him so he wouldn't be in the way. That was when I noticed this very strong smell, like poop or vomit or something in between. When I tried to move him out of the way I noticed wet drops on my comforter and arm (YUCK!) and some milky-white droplets on the fur around his bum. I knew I had read something on here about this so I went back through past forums to check.
One person said that her cats anal glands looked swollen, others mentioned scooting, wet food etc. It seemed that the consensus was that they need to go to the vet and have them expressed.
THis is the first time I've smelled this on Shermie, though I a couple times noticed poop streaks on the floor by the litterbox. I always just thought that maybe some got stuck on his fur which is why he did that. I also don't know if it was Shermie or Luna doing the scooting.
So, long story short, how do I know if I need to take him to the vet? He had a checkup a few months ago and everything was fine. Do the glands express on their own? He eats dry food, which I also read helps with that, so I'm not sure what I should do.
Thanks!
Again, sorry if this is gross!