My 8 year old cat, Vinny, has had a problem on and off for about 6 months -- he's been pooping on our bathroom rugs on and off -- sometimes everyday for a week, other times he'll go a few weeks or so without doing it, do it for 2 days, and then stop for a few weeks, etc. Recently, we thought switching litter fixed it as it had been about a month since he did anything on the bathroom rug -- but about 10 days ago he had diarrhea twice on them -- then stopped until yesterday (and today) and had solid, but very VERY smelly poop on the bathroom rugs. If we remove the rugs, he will go in the litter boxes and nowhere else, but here's the thing...
Would an anal gland blockage cause this? I noticed a week or so ago that Vinny had a very "dirty bum" compared to my other cat, Sherman. Also (I apologize if this sounds crude or abnormal, I'm just trying to figure out what's wrong with my baby!), upon even closer examination, it appears that his anal glands are blocked or impacted. Each one appears like a pimple, with a white head, when I apply light pressure to the area. Also, his bum looks quite red and irritated. He is not scooting on the ground, though. Is there a way I can easily drain his anal glands? Or, he has a vet appointment in 2 weeks for shots -- should I bring it up to them then?
Help would be much appreciated!
Would an anal gland blockage cause this? I noticed a week or so ago that Vinny had a very "dirty bum" compared to my other cat, Sherman. Also (I apologize if this sounds crude or abnormal, I'm just trying to figure out what's wrong with my baby!), upon even closer examination, it appears that his anal glands are blocked or impacted. Each one appears like a pimple, with a white head, when I apply light pressure to the area. Also, his bum looks quite red and irritated. He is not scooting on the ground, though. Is there a way I can easily drain his anal glands? Or, he has a vet appointment in 2 weeks for shots -- should I bring it up to them then?
Help would be much appreciated!