I have never had a cat with anal gland issues, until now.
Oh, the joy of Gigi!
Gigi had to have her anal glands expressed and the vet mentioned that she needs more dry in her diet so her stools will be more firm and therefore will express the glands on their own.
Does anyone have a cat that has anal gland issues? What do you feed them? I'd really hate to reduce her wet food since she *loves* it and she does well on it. I've heard about increasing the fiber by adding a fiber supplement, but not sure.
I was even thinking about going raw with her since I have read that anal gland issues are not an issue with raw feeders, since if the anal glands act up you can just increase the bone meal (think I read that right?).
I really don't want to go through another vet visit. Gigi seriously looked violated when the vet finished with her.
Any insights would be appreciated!
Gigi had to have her anal glands expressed and the vet mentioned that she needs more dry in her diet so her stools will be more firm and therefore will express the glands on their own.
Does anyone have a cat that has anal gland issues? What do you feed them? I'd really hate to reduce her wet food since she *loves* it and she does well on it. I've heard about increasing the fiber by adding a fiber supplement, but not sure.
I was even thinking about going raw with her since I have read that anal gland issues are not an issue with raw feeders, since if the anal glands act up you can just increase the bone meal (think I read that right?).
I really don't want to go through another vet visit. Gigi seriously looked violated when the vet finished with her.
Any insights would be appreciated!