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Male kitty Musks

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3/8/11 at 11:01am
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I have a 3 year old male, neutered cat and when he is being affectionate or something startles him, he will emit a little bit of this dark liquid that has a very pungent, musky smell. Its def. not urine or feces.

He has done this for the past 2 years and while I love him and love giving and receiving his affection, most times I have to take him off my lap because I don't want him to musk on me. When it does get on my clothes, the smell is so strong I have to change.

I've tried to look this up and bought it up to my vet but, I can't seem to find anything on it. Apparently I'm the only person I know who has ever experienced this. Is there anyone here who has experienced this themselves or know of it? I know some dogs have musk glands around their anus that a groomer will pop to discharge it so I was wondering if cats have the same thing.

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!
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post #2 of 3
3/8/11 at 11:21am
Sounds like he is letting his anal glands discharge on you - it is actually a common thing when they are afraid. It does stink... kind of a skunky/musky/foul smell.
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3/8/11 at 12:40pm
Cats have anal glands at 4:00 and 8:00 on either side of their anus... Some house cats need to have these glands expressed by the vet, but you have to ask the vet to do this and check them to see if they are clogged. When a cat makes a bowel movement, most times the anal gland are then released at the same time as the bowel movement. But this is not always the case, and then they get overfilled and express at times not so appreciated by their owner's!!! If they get frightened, or if they are getting overly excited about getting pet or even groomed. And then, look out. So, you are not alone with this. I am sure all of us cat owner's has had this unpleasant experience with our cat's "skunking" us

Sometimes if I bathe my cats I am able to express them, I know, gross, HUH. I used to be a dog groomer, so I know all about these "stinky" glands..... If it is a real issue for you, then just have your vet check them. They can get infected as well if they are really blocked. So it is best to get your cat checked out
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