What affects us affects cats
Just the infographic today. When it comes to the backside of domestic cats some people are a little squeamish. In fact, the software provider for this infographic had no idea what feline anal sacs were and would not provide me with a picture of a cat’s arse! 😱💓 See the problem. But we have …
Domestic cats don’t see faeces as humans do. They are not squeamish about it. Their poop is a very useful communication tool which is why it is deposited above ground sometimes at central areas which might be regarded as toilets in respect of wild cat species. It is the smell from cat poop which …
The thick, creamy, foul-smelling liquid which is light gray to brown in colour contained in the anal sacs is squeezed onto faeces when the cat defecates. This imparts a particular smell onto the faeces which acts as a calling card for the cat. The scent is particular to that individual cat allowing others to …
Normally, no. I would doubt that many people have considered expressing their cat’s anal sacs 🙂 . The word ‘expressing ‘ means to remove the material inside the sacs. Rarely, there may be occasions when it should be done. Dr Bruce Fogle (Complete Cat Care) says that indoor cats are more likely to develop …
A recent study tentatively concluded that the secretions of the feline anal sacs contain 127 compounds of which 52 are produced by microbes, specifically bacteria.
Although the topic of feline anal sacs – commonly called “anal glands” – isn’t glamorous; it is extremely important. If the anal sacs become impacted and infected, cats experience considerable pain and misery. What are Anal Sacs? The anal sacs are two small pouches that are located at approximately the four o’clock and eight …
Anonymous My 11 year old spayed female cat is constantly washing her bum. It started a few months ago and I can’t get her to stop. We visited a vet for vaccinations a while back and she said it was her scent glands and not to worry but it has been going on for …
