Cat anal glands leak out on their own

Apr 04,2024
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The cat's anal glands may flow out on their own because the cat is very nervous or the muscles are excessively relaxed after being anesthetized, causing the anal glands to flow out on their own. Usually cats do not need to squeeze their anal glands, because cats will discharge the secretions of anal glands together with their excrement when excreting, and cats have relatively developed sphincter muscles, so as long as the anal glands are not inflamed, there is no need to squeeze them.

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The main function of the anal glands is to lubricate the anus when the cat excretes to help excretion. When the cat’s anal glands are blocked or inflamed, the cat will If the anus is licked frequently and the anal glands are swollen with purulent secretions, then the owner needs to squeeze the cat's anal glands. If it is more serious, the cat needs to be sent to a pet hospital for treatment.

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