My cat has black dots near his anus. Is it bad hygiene or parasites?

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My 3yo male cat has anal gland issues which I'm able to manage with diet & regular expressing. When I was doing his last expressing I noticed small uniformed sized black dots/lines atound the anus & gland openings. Is it bad hygiene or am I dealing with an infestation? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 7 months old | 14 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Looks like bad hygiene to me. I wouldn't be worried about a parasite infestation or anything like that, because there are not any that really do this and nothing else appears like this. You can remove these by gently wiping with cotton and warm water. If it is a recurring problem, then I would suspect some intestinal disturbance causing loose stool. Loose stools can also lead to anal sac issues, so this may be related. It's best to have your vet examine him if this continues to be an issue. I hope that helps and all is well with Maihan.

My cat has black dots near his anus. Is it bad hygiene or parasites?

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