Does My Cat Have Anal Sac Disease?

Does your cat exhibits scooting or dragging the anal area along the ground?

Does your cat exhibits licking or biting at the rectum or the tail?

Does your cat scratch or bite if you attempt to look at the affected area (showing signs of pain)?

Is your cat's rectum swollen?

Is there any bloody or sticky discharge draining beside or beneath the rectum?

Your cat doesn't show any symptoms of anal sac disease. The anal sacs are two small pouches located on either side of the anus at approximately the four o'clock and eight o'clock positions. The anal sacs or their ducts can become inflamed or infected due to a variety of causes. If you suspect something may be wrong with your cat, consult with your veterinarian even if you haven't observed any of the symptoms.

Your cat shows only one common symptom of anal sac disease. The anal sacs are two small pouches located on either side of the anus at approximately the four o'clock and eight o'clock positions. The anal sacs or their ducts can become inflamed or infected due to a variety of causes. If you think your cat is suffering from an anal sac disease, take it to the vet immediately. The veterinarian will diagnose your cat based on their medical history and a physical examination.

Your cat shows several common symptoms of anal sac disease. The anal sacs or their ducts can become inflamed or infected due to a variety of causes. If you think your cat is suffering from an anal sac disease, take it to the vet immediately. The veterinarian will diagnose your cat based on their medical history and a physical examination. The treatment for impaction is to express the sacs and flush out the solidified material. For infection, the sacs must be expressed and antibiotics administered orally to the cat. If the anal sacs abscess or rupture, surgical treatment may be necessary.

Your cat shows all common symptoms of anal sac disease. Take your cat to the vet immediately. The veterinarian will diagnose your cat based on their medical history and a physical examination. The treatment for anal sac disease will depend on the cause of the disease. The treatment for impaction is to express the sacs and flush out the solidified material. For infection, the sacs must be expressed and antibiotics administered orally to the cat. If the anal sacs abscess or rupture, surgical treatment may be necessary.