My cat's anus is swollen, but not prolapsed. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Devon Rex | Female | spayed | 6 years and 7 months old
Cats anus is slightly swollen but definitely not prolapsed yet, what should we do?
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Published on February 14th, 2016
If your pets anal area is swollen and there was diarrhea before this happened, then there are two possible scenarios here 1) Your pet has severe colitis and needs antibiotics (Metronidazole helps with GI issues and inflammation of the gut) prescribed by a veterinarian. They will also recommend a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice or cottage cheese or a low fat dog formula like Hill's I/D or over the counter Purina EN Gastrointestinal and potential probiotics (you can try Culturelle it works great). 2) If the swelling is actually to the side of the anus then this could be an impacted anal gland- which also should be treated and express by a veterinarian.
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The underlying cause for it needs to be diagnosed and treated. Anal gland impaction or persistent diarrhoea/ loose feces are common possible causes for it. I would recommend to take her to your veterinarian for a check up.
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Unfortunately, without seeing your kitty's anus, I cannot give you precise advice. Your kitty's anal sacs may be impacted or overly full and might need to mbe examined by a vet, and possibly emptied. If your cat is licking the area excessively, if the anus is discolored, red, looks inflamed, then that would certainly point to such a problem. There may be other reasons, but without seeing the area, I cannot say. Best schedule a vet appointment for a "hands-on" exam.
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Published on June 24th, 2018
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Judging from the pictures, the anal area does not look concerning to me at this time. I would continue to watch Mindy for the time being. If you notice the area becoming more red or if Mindy has developed any new symptoms (diarrhea, vomiting, etc.) I would recommend having her examined by a veterinarian sooner rather than later. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
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Published on November 8th, 2017
Pictures can be deceiving, especially when it comes to dimension, but it appears pretty normal to me. However, straining to defecate can cause mild to severe anal prolapse. I would recommend having a fecal exam done to look for any parasites. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
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