My 1.5 year old, male, neutered cat "Mr. President" had a ruptured anal gland last week. He was given antibiotics and I did warm compresses.
The wound itself is closing up and no longer infected, but when he poops, a little bit of liquid-poop actually comes out of the wound. My vet did an anal probe and found no rips in the rectum or colon. He is working with a colleague - but still no answers. Surgery is being considered.
My cat is otherwise okay - eating well, pooping and peeing, playing with his friends. But it is a messy situation! And when the hole closes, the vet and I are afraid the liquid will accumulate and rupture again.
Does anyone know ANYthing about this? Advice?
I can give more details if needed.
Thank you for reading.
The wound itself is closing up and no longer infected, but when he poops, a little bit of liquid-poop actually comes out of the wound. My vet did an anal probe and found no rips in the rectum or colon. He is working with a colleague - but still no answers. Surgery is being considered.
My cat is otherwise okay - eating well, pooping and peeing, playing with his friends. But it is a messy situation! And when the hole closes, the vet and I are afraid the liquid will accumulate and rupture again.
Does anyone know ANYthing about this? Advice?
I can give more details if needed.
Thank you for reading.