Hello. I introduced my cat Chloe on the newbie board recently. Thought I would update you regarding her blocked anal glands...
After much deliberation and consultation with the vet, I decided to proceed with the operation and have her anal glands removed. She gave the nurses hell - scratching and biting - while they tried to sedate her, she stayed on a drip overnight and I brought her home the next day.
I expected to get a very cool reception from her for a few days, but she was back to normal within minutes of getting home. She is now doing a very good impersonation of a baboon, having had all the fur from her nether region shaved off, but I think the op went very well. She is still scooting but I was reassured that this will be normal for a couple of weeks while her insides heal up.
I may be imagining it but I do believe her temperament has improved. She certainly does not mind being stroked in the tail area, which was always a sensitive spot before.
I have attached a picture of the operated area in case anybody is interested, and also a better picture of her face. (the second one is the operated area)
At this point in time she is doing well and I am now pleased I took the decision to have the glands removed.
