Mimi is 6 & she had her 1st anal gland sacculitis (inflammation) not too long ago. It probably doesn't have anything to do w/their age...but 3 cases w/anal gland issues @ 6 years young (omg 666 loll!)
One side was pasty (but no infection), so only the other side was getting expressed when I expressed her's @ home. Even now when I express it, only 1 side comes out. I need to take her in & get it expressed as soon as she's showing any kind of discomfort. Mimi licks her bum area, that's how I know. I've read that it can be a food allergy issue & for Mimi, fish based kibble makes her anal glands fill up fast.
I don't know how you can avoid this from happening again, but I do know that if you see her scooting or looking back or licking her bum area, you should take her in to the vet asap. Hope she'll feel better soon! |