Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 11 years and 8 months old | 12 lbs
Why did the new vet today express my cat's anal glands from inside the rectum? It was very painful for my girl! Our old vet always did it on the outside of the rectum.
1 Answer
Published on April 4th, 2018
It is very common for anal glands to be expressed this way. It's the recommended to get the most material out of the glands. It is uncomfortable at the moment, but shouldn't be afterwards. If she still seems uncomfortable tomorrow, call your veterinarian first thing in the morning.
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