Things you should not know about the anal glands of cats

Cats and dogs have anal glands, the role of this organ is similar to the skunk, when frightened or need to circle the ground will secrete a strong smell of liquid, under normal circumstances is white or yellowish liquid, inflammation will squeeze out gray or black toothpaste-like solid (brainstorming image like an inflamed pimple squeeze out that thing), I myself summarized the four easy to inflammation of the anal glands of cats: the first long-term soft stool cats The second is obese and do not like to exercise and eat greasy cats third lactation eat too much nutrition and drink less water cat fourth with the wrong way to squeeze the anal gland resulting in inflammation of the cat. In the above case, pay attention to the usual observation of the master chrysanthemum, do not wait for the serious situation to the hospital to cut the anal gland, which is more painful than hemorrhoid surgery. The symptoms of inflammation are 1. an abnormal position of rubbing the buttocks on the ground and on the mat board, 2. frequent licking and trying to nibble on the anus, difficulty in defecating, and a very sensitive anal area to palpation, specifically a violent reaction to light touch. When the nose is close to the chrysalis, a fishy odor can be detected. 3. The diagnosis is easily confirmed if the contents of the anal glands, which are full of fluctuating sensations, can be touched. When the inflammation is severe, the anal gland breaks down and a large amount of thin yellow secretion, mixed with pus, flows out. When the anus is probed, a fistula can be seen to form at the anus, and the pain response is aggravated. Treatment method 1, removal of extruded contents. Method 1, frequent cleaning of the anal glands and regular squeezing and cleaning. Squeeze the method of turning the tail upward so that the anus protrudes, and squeeze the anal side of the anus with the thumb and index finger at the four-point-eight point. Remember! Remember! Do not to your face, that smell is too sour. Method 2. Wear rubber gloves or disposable plastic gloves. Insert the index finger coated with lubricant or erythromycin into the anus and squeeze it in conjunction with the outer thumb to squeeze out the contents of the anal sac on the left and right sides respectively.2. After removing the contents, apply anti-inflammatory ointment evenly to the daisy.3. Apply systemic antibiotics or sulfonamides when there is severe inflammation in and around the anal glands or when systemic symptoms are present.4. For cases where the anal glands have ulcerated or fistulas have appeared It is advisable to surgically remove the anal glands. Note that the fractured anal gland should be flushed daily with chlorhexidine or hydrogen peroxide and saline, and anti-inflammatory ointment should be applied to the wound.