After expressing my cat's anal gland, is brown/red discharge normal?

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I expressed my cats anal gland and it was brown/red color. Is that normal? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 3 years and 1 month old | 16 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Brownish color to the anal gland secretion is normal. A little reddish tinge to it is not abnormal as small amounts of blood can be produced during the expression. If you saw significant redness or frank blood during their expression, this might be something worth investigating with a vet should you start to see any clinical signs of illness. Hope this helps.

After expressing my cat's anal gland, is brown/red discharge normal?

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