expressing male cat

wildbil

TCS Member
Thread starter
Kitten
Joined
Jan 23, 2006
Messages
1
Purraise
0
Location
Groton, CT
would people please provide me with url's or other pointers where
I can read other people's experiences in expressing cats and where
I can share the problems I am facing in my attempt to express one
of my cats.

respectfully,

Bil
 

gardenandcats

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Sep 4, 2005
Messages
2,514
Purraise
22
Location
Maine
Do you mean expressing the cats anal glands? If so and you have never done this. I would really take the cat into your vets and have him first check to see if its needed. And let the vet do it and you can see how its done.
 

libby74

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Jan 21, 2006
Messages
6,217
Purraise
18
Location
Illinois
I'm assuming you mean you have to express his bladder? Been there, done that.
 

kate_e_did

TCS Member
Young Cat
Joined
Jan 16, 2006
Messages
57
Purraise
1
If this is something you have never attempted the best advice is to visit your Vet or one of the Vet Techs and have them show you exactly how its done. Looking at photos and descriptions does not give you the best instruction. Hands on is best.
 

koolkat

TCS Member
Kitten
Joined
Jun 12, 2004
Messages
20
Purraise
0
Location
England
Hi

I am in a similar situation, my cat has been to the vets and they said he has an enlarged bladder, he has to go back tomorrow to be checked again (theres no blockage). I am also wondering if I can express his bladder, I have been searching on the net to see if there is any info, but I can't find proper instructions. I will ask my vet tomorrow.

If you did find any info on it can you let me know? and I'll do likewise.
Thank you!
 

hissy

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Feb 19, 2001
Messages
34,872
Purraise
77
You really need to see this first-hand being done, and trust me, any vet will be happy to show you how to do it. I do this to several of my cats when needed, but first I made my vet show me no less than three times how to do it right. Doing it incorrectly can injure your cat, or your cat can injure you. Also a licensed professional groomer can do this procedure and will show you how it's done.

Here's a tip, stand back, hold your breath and wear an apron!
 

koolkat

TCS Member
Kitten
Joined
Jun 12, 2004
Messages
20
Purraise
0
Location
England
Thanks for advice everyone and the link, I will ask the vet today, and thanks for the apron tip!
 
Top