My cat's anal gland ruptured. What safe home remedies can I use?

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My cat got an anal sac abscess which ruptured. I was able to spray it out pretty well with Bactine spray for the time being. I called every vet in the area and no one has availability for at least a week and I don't have the funds to go to an emergency vet. I have a sterile syringe that I plan to use to flush with chlorhexidine and/or povidone–iodine. Which would be better (or both)? Since I obviously can't get Panalog, would a triple-antibiotic be effective to apply into it afterward? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 14 years and 9 months old

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I would use the povidone-iodine, as the chlorhex. may make Bob sick if he ingests it. Dilute the iodine about 50:50 with water & flush things as best you can twice a day. Applying a triple antibiotic would be fine, & make sure you put some sort of Elizabethan collar on him to prevent excessive licking. Keep the first appointment you can get just to make sure all of the infection has been cleared. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat's anal gland ruptured. What safe home remedies can I use?

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