Inflammation of the anus in a cat: causes, symptoms and treatment methods

The appearance of a young, mischievous cat in a family is always a great joy. However, small pets are still very gentle. A growing body needs special care and sensitive care. There are no fewer problems with a pet than with an ordinary child. For example, breeders often notice that a kitten has a red bottom. At the same time, the baby behaves restlessly, and sometimes even cries, like a real child. Often foundlings have problems with their butts. But even healthy domestic cats can also become victims of various inflammatory processes.

Why do kittens have a problem?

Irritation of the perianal area is often caused by proctitis. This disease can occur in cats of any age, gender and breed. Small kittens are not immune from its occurrence. In addition, a bulging and swollen butt in a cat can also be observed due to the influence of the following most common factors:

• intoxication of the body;
• helminthic infestation;
• infectious diseases;
• fungal infection of the body.

A kitten's inflamed bottom is often caused by rectal prolapse. During the development of this pathological condition, either the entire or a small part of it can protrude through the anal passage. The following factors can provoke the disease:

This pathology in a baby may be a consequence of problems with stool.

• frequent diarrhea or constipation;
• unhealthy and unbalanced diet;
• administration of medications through the anus;
• childbirth;
• traumatic spinal cord injuries.

The cat rides on his butt: reason No. 6 - he has allergies

Rarely, the cause of this cat behavior may be an allergy to food or something else. As a result, the cat may develop irritation in the anus, which he will try to scratch on the floor. In this case, you will need to introduce anti-inflammatory suppositories (on the advice of a veterinarian) and eliminate the allergen from the apartment.

Most often, the allergen is found in food. In this case, it will not be difficult to identify it. Just keep in mind that if you do this experimentally, it will take quite a long time to carry out the experiment, because... manifestations of allergies do not disappear until the body completely removes the allergen (including from the bloodstream), and this takes from several days to 2 weeks. That is, it will be necessary to spend at least a week testing each suspicious product.  

Risk group

A condition in which the owner of a pet thinks that his butt is dirty, due to inflammation, can also be observed with inflammatory processes in the pancreas. In addition, the risk group includes animals that experience constant stress and immunological disorders. It is possible that the butt may also become inflamed in kittens whose diet was chosen incorrectly by the owner.

Often the problem develops as a result of allergic reactions, which serve as a predisposing factor for inflammatory diseases. Pets can be allergic to anything. Allergens are often medications, household chemicals, care products, and plant pollen. If a kitten is predisposed to allergies, veterinarians recommend giving it special industrial food that does not contain possible allergens.

General information

But what if your pet regularly undergoes deworming and what should you think when looking at its body movements?

The second common cause is inflammation (clogged condition) of the anal glands (sinuses). These are small glands that are located on either side of the anus, they look like a needle puncture. Under normal conditions, these sinuses clear spontaneously. When defecating, they emit an unpleasant odor, which serves to mark the territory and leave information by the owner for “competitors.”

The reasons why the sinuses begin to become clogged and their functioning is impaired are:

1. Lack of physical activity and exercise, including obesity;
2. Failure to comply with hygiene rules;
3. Imbalance in nutrition and its result – diarrhea.

How does it manifest?

If a baby has a stomach ache, he may bite or scratch the owner who is trying to touch him.
A kitten's inflamed bottom often swells and becomes red.
Often, a pet owner may notice impurities in the stool. Pets often experience diarrhea, which can be followed by constipation. The animal begins to refuse to eat food, experiences stress, becomes apathetic and does not make contact with the owner. The kitten experiences pain in the abdomen, which can be suspected by its inappropriate behavior when the owner tries to touch the peritoneum. The cat begins to hiss, scratch, and meow heavily.

The cat rides on his butt: reason No. 4 - he swallowed something

If your cat rides on his butt, this is in any case a reason to look under his tail. Perhaps he is trying to get rid of something that just can't come out. For example, from thread, rain or polyethylene. If this is the case and the foreign object is sticking out of the butt, very carefully remove it. But if it's Christmas tree rain, it can damage the intestines like a blade. Therefore, the rain cannot be delayed, you can only cut it off and wait until the next portion comes out on its own.

After removing the foreign object, monitor the cat's stool: if there is blood in it, this is a reason to contact the veterinarian, because blood may indicate internal bleeding.

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What to do?

Examination and normalization of nutrition

If your cat's butt is swollen and painful, it is important to take your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible. First of all, the veterinarian will conduct a survey, during which he will find out how long ago the problem was noticed and whether additional symptoms are present. Then the doctor examines the perianal area, after which he prescribes a general and biochemical blood test for the kitten, as well as a stool test. Sometimes x-rays, colonoscopy and ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity are required.

It is important that the food consumed by the animal contributes to the normal digestion process.

After diagnostic measures, the veterinarian makes an accurate diagnosis and prescribes the required treatment. In most situations, your kitten will need to change their diet. Your pet's menu should include a sufficient amount of foods that contain vitamins and minerals, and help improve metabolism and enhance peristalsis. Foods containing fiber and bran will be beneficial.

You can also diversify your diet with industrial complementary foods, which are intended for cats with pathologies of the digestive system.

Carrying out therapy

If a kitten's inflamed bottom is caused by a helminthic infestation, therapy should include the use of anthelmintic medications. When the problem is caused by an autoimmune reaction of the body, they resort to the help of immunosuppressants and anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals. When the inflammatory process is advanced, the pet is put on a starvation diet. For 2 days, the pet is only allowed to drink. These measures are required to restore the epithelial layer of the final part of the digestive tract.

A serious problem for your pet can be rectal prolapse, which can only be corrected by a specialist.

Rectal prolapse can also cause the problem. If this happens, the first thing the pet owner needs to do is wrap the kitten’s butt in a clean cloth that has been previously moistened with warm water. This precaution will help protect the intestine from damage. Then it is important to take the animal to the veterinary clinic as quickly as possible. In most situations, conservative treatment is prescribed.

The veterinarian treats the intestine with a solution of potassium permanganate, and then lubricates it with novocaine ointment. Next, the doctor carefully adjusts it and stitches it so that the feces come out freely. The stitches are removed after 5 days. If the kitten was not delivered to the veterinary clinic on time and necrosis began, surgical intervention will not be possible. During the process, dead tissue is cut off and the intestine is sutured to the wall of the peritoneum.

Treatment

Now it’s clear why the dog rides on the floor on its butt. Blocked anal and paraanal glands are less common, but can also cause discomfort in your dog. As a result of this, she will ride on the floor on her butt. It is very difficult to cope with such a disease on your own if a person does not have certain skills in this area. So, the animal will require regular mechanical washing, a course of certain antibiotics and much more. The course of treatment is determined depending on the degree of the disease. For example, in some cases it may be necessary to wash the sinuses with antiseptics and so on. Naturally, with such problems, an inexperienced person will not be able to determine the real threat and prescribe a course of treatment.

Preventive actions

In order not to provoke inflammatory processes in the body of a pet, it is important to annually carry out preventive therapy aimed at combating worms. The owner of the kitten needs to monitor its diet. Veterinarians recommend adding only high-quality natural food to it. It is forbidden to give the animal spoiled food or food left by the owners. It is important to limit your cat's contact with possible allergens. The cat's access to household chemicals and medications should be limited.

Clogged anal glands

However, it is not always possible to show your pet to an experienced specialist. Therefore, the owners decide to independently treat the animal. So why and why does a dog ride on the floor on its butt? The most common reason is the accumulation of secretions in the bags of the paraanal glands.

There are two ways to remove excess:

1. External. In this case, it is necessary to squeeze the anal area on both sides with your fingers. In this case, it is best to place a napkin on your butt so that the secretion does not stain the floor. This cleansing method is quite simple. However, it is not always enough.
2. Internal. When the secretion in the glands has thickened, it is quite difficult to completely clean the bags using the first method. Therefore, you will have to show a little more patience and skill.

To completely clean the anal glands, you will need to wear a rubber glove. Next, you should lubricate your index finger with Vaseline and insert it into your pet’s anus. After this, the gland is compressed with the index finger from the inside and the thumb from the outside. Such manipulations will completely clear the bags of secretions and relieve your four-legged friend from discomfort.

It may be that after thorough cleaning, the dog still experiences itching in the anal area and continues to move its butt on the floor. In this case, we can conclude that some amount of secretion still remains in the bags. Then you should repeat the procedure again, trying to clean the bags more thoroughly.

How to help your cat yourself

If you can determine exactly why your cat has a red bottom and the cause is inflamed glands, getting rid of the disease at an early stage is not difficult. You can help your pet at home without going to the veterinarian. You will need to carry out external cleaning, first palpating the butt area and making sure that the substance is still in a liquid state. The procedure must be performed competently and in the most sterile conditions.

• Wear rubber gloves before cleaning.
• Prepare napkins in advance to wipe the cat’s butt area after secretion.
• The pet can be placed on oilcloth or in a bathtub to prevent substances from the glands from getting onto the floor or sofa.
• When cleaning, stand on the side of the cat, lift the tail with one hand, opening the butt area. In the second, you should have a towel ready.

To quickly and painlessly free the cat’s glands from secretions, you need to correctly position your fingers in the butt area. To do this, just imagine the dial. One finger should be placed on 8, and the second on 4. After cleaning, the cat needs to take warm baths every day with the addition of potassium permanganate. In addition, it is necessary to continue monitoring your pet. It is not always possible to clean the bags completely the first time. If the butt still has a reddish tint and bothers the cat, the procedure should be repeated or treatment should be started by a veterinarian.

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If a cat has a red bottom, a number of different factors may be to blame. Kittens whose bodies are not yet fully strengthened and formed are susceptible to the most inflammatory processes. The problem can often be found in foundlings, but domestic cats are not immune to it. If the owner discovers that the pet’s butt is inflamed and swollen, it is important not to put off going to the veterinarian.

Inflammation of the paraanal glands

The paraanal glands are located on both sides of the anus and serve to produce a special, sharp-smelling secretion that cats need for contact with their relatives. For a number of reasons, these glands can become clogged and inflamed, causing severe discomfort to the animal. You can suspect blockage of the glands based on the following symptoms:

• the cat scratches its butt on the carpet;
• the animal chews its own tail;
• your pet often scratches and licks its anus;
• an unpleasant odor appears.

Scratching the anus on the carpet in this case is nothing more than an attempt to free the glands from accumulated secretions. Blockage of the paraanal glands with subsequent inflammation develops against a background of frequent constipation and decreased muscle tone. Most often, owners of adult cats older than 3-4 years face this problem.

The inflammatory process is dangerous due to the development of an abscess of the paraanal glands. When an abscess is opened, purulent masses may enter the general bloodstream, which will lead to the development of sepsis. In particularly severe cases, blockage of the anal glands can be fatal.

What could cause a cat's tail to turn red?

Most often, owners notice redness under their cat's tail when she experiences discomfort and her behavior changes. If there is pain, the pet will meow pitifully for a long time and, with severe itching, try to gnaw out fur or skin. Frequent licking in the tail area should also alert the owner and be a good reason for an extraordinary inspection. This is especially true for animals that have crossed the ten-year mark. Thus, they are at risk of tumor diseases.

Foreign object

Another reason why a cat moves its butt on the floor or carpet may be the presence of foreign objects in the intestines. The animal comes out of the tray, and something sticks out of the anus. Naturally she tries to fix the mess. This situation may occur if the cat accidentally swallowed thin cellophane, thread, rubber band or similar things. The owner’s task is to remove the foreign body as quickly as possible and prevent similar incidents in the future.

It is necessary to understand that the natural yield of elastic or oilcloth is luck. Gastric juice cannot dissolve polymers, so absorption of cellophane can lead to intestinal blockage. The gastrointestinal tract is physically blocked. Typically, the blockage is not noticeable for up to 8 hours. During this period, the pet behaves naturally and even goes to the toilet. Afterwards the condition quickly worsens. Only a veterinarian can help in case of obstruction.