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Ok have a question about my kitty.....(a lil long, just so u kno)?

My British Shorthair Misty is a bit overweight, she was like this when we got her & tho Ive been trying to slim her down, she is a sneeky one. Anyways, I just needed to note that she is a bit portly before I went on....despite her buddah like belly(add to that a spay belly) as of latley she seems to look a bit rounder. Also her poo had been smellier than normal & upon further examination I found some poo stuck to the hairs by her bottom. I cleaned her bottom & gave her a sanitary clip to help prevent this. ( I know sometimes Garfiled-esk kitties can have a hard time cleaning thoroughly)...well while cleaning her butt with a wet wash rag I was applying presure & some puss came out. Not a large amount but puss is puss none the less & indicates infection. It does not appear to come out of the anus but more like an abrasion or sore just inside. SHE HAS A VET APOINTMENT this Tuesday & other than the fact there is puss in no way seems to be uncomfrotable or ill. She is eating, drinking, & pottying normally...her actions are normal & if not for the more potent smelling poo that led me to think to check her bum I wouldnt have noticed her different in any way. Im just wondering if anyone has experienced anything like this & can maybe give me an idea as to what Im looking at......its been suggested an infected anal gland or possible blockage. As I said shes going to the vet Im just concerned & curious if anyone has experienced anything like this in their own kitties.....Thanks♥

Update:

just a little added info she eats a good diet of Blue Buffalo food ( dry & canned) & other than being overweight is very healthy...she is 5 yrs old

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Sounds like an anal gland infection. Most animals have a gland on either side of the anus and under normal circumstances the fluid excreted helps the fecal matter to come out. Poor diet, weight and other factors can contribute to the opening to the gland to become clogged. If the glands are not expressed either naturally or by a trained professional they may eventually rupture through the skin. Until you can get into the vet trim the hair as closely as possible and use a warm wash cloth as a compress in 10 minute intervals three times a day. This can help relieve the pressure and allow the fluid to continue to drain. I know it may sound gross, but keep her as clean as possible. Good luck!

    Source(s): Veterinary technician
  • 1 decade ago

    I have never had experience with this kind of situation with any of my cats, but It does sound like an infected anal glad. I'm no vet so if she is acting perfectly normal, just hold tight Honey. Tuesday is right around the corner, and i know how you feel - My 2 cats are apart of my family and i love them dealer so i can only imagine how you feel :)!!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    NO-ONE WANTS TO READ ALL THIS! I guess you will never know what to do :( unless you shorten it

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