My cat's anal sacs were expressed, material is yellow. Is it infected?

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My cat had anal sac impaction i expressed them , the odor was so bad , how could i know if it is infected or not ? The material was yellow to white. Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | spayed | 3 years and 2 months old | 8.8 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

While the smell of anal sac contents is typically quite bad, the material should not be yellow to white. It's normally a brownish color, and so I would be concerned that the color of the expressed material is a sign of infection. I would have Asai seen by a vet for this, as she may need antibiotics to treat the infection.

My cat's anal sacs were expressed, material is yellow. Is it infected?

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