What should I do about cat anal cyst? Diagnosis and treatment of cat anal cyst! Cat anal cyst usually occurs in middle-aged or elderly cats. The easily induced anal sac diseases are anal sac obstruction, chronic infection and anal sac abscess. Each anal sac is connected to the surface by a small tube; the sac is lined with abundant fat-secreting glands that produce an oily fluid that has a special scent to help the animals create social markers within the group. When the fluid in the anal sac thickens or the duct is blocked, the anal sac will overfill. As the water in the fluid is reabsorbed, the material in the anal sac dries up and the anal sac becomes blocked; severe blockage and infection may lead to anal sacs. Rupture and abscess of the sac. A case of Siamese cat anal cyst was recently cured in our hospital, and I would like to share with you the incidence and treatment plan of the disease.

1. Incidence and clinical symptoms

According to the pet owner, the cat's appetite has decreased recently compared to before, and the activity has also decreased. Yesterday, it was found that the cat did not eat food. , was in poor spirits and looked obviously emaciated, so he was sent to our hospital for examination. When the body temperature was measured, it was found that the skin around the cat's anus was red and swollen, the anal cyst was swollen, and there was purulent secretion and a small amount of blood oozing out. And the cat showed difficulty in defecation and mild constipation.

2. Laboratory examination

The general condition of the animal in clinical examination is normal, the nose is moist, the rectal temperature is 38.2 degrees Celsius (normal), the breathing is normal, and there is no vomiting Signs of diarrhea, normal appetite and urination, no abnormality on abdominal palpation, anal examination showing red, swollen and dirty skin around the anus, obvious infection, slightly below both sides of the anus, equivalent to the 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions of the clock (at the anal cystic canal) Squeeze, there are purulent secretions and blood; blood test is performed after venous blood collection.

2.1 The details of the blood test results are as follows:

2.2 Fecal examination

Fecal examination revealed no occult blood and no other abnormalities.

3. Clinical diagnosis

(1) Clinical examination analysis: Diagnosis is made by examination of the perineal and perianal areas. The swollen anus of the sick animal was palpated and squeezed, and the animal felt tenderness. After multiple squeezing, there were more purulent secretions and a small amount of fresh blood flowing out of the bilateral anal cysts, and the initial diagnosis was anal cyst.

(2) Analysis of laboratory test results: no obvious abnormality was found in blood routine indexes; urea nitrogen and globulin indexes in biochemical indexes were high, indicating the possibility of infection.

(3) Comprehensive clinical examination, laboratory examination and feeding observation can rule out other digestive system diseases and diagnose anal cyst.

4. Clinical treatment

4.1 Drug treatment

Disinfection around the anus of sick animals was performed on the day of admission. First squeeze the anal sac catheter blocked on both sides of the anus. After the purulent secretion in the anal sac is squeezed out, rinse it with hydrogen peroxide and normal saline, and finally pour levofloxacin ointment into the anal sac. Medication for a week. In order to shorten the recovery time, a quarter of each penicillin and streptomycin were injected intramuscularly every day for a week. On the third day of treatment, there were obvious signs of improvement in the anal sac affected area. On the fifth day of medication, the overall state of the sick animals improved significantly, and the activity increased. Seven days later, the sick animals were basically recovered and discharged.

4.2 Diet Adjustments

Prescribed cat food was administered.

4.3 Post-operative care

The animal's anal sac should be squeezed once every seven days to empty the contents to prevent obstruction of the sac, and levofloxacin ointment should be properly applied to the original affected area. Ensure the water intake of the animals.

5. Summary

5.1 Causes of anal cysts

① Seasons change, and the breeding environment is easy to change due to the rainy season and other reasons damp. It is easy to breed bacteria, which induces the outbreak of anal sac disease in sick animals.

②The pet owner often feeds meat to the animals, and the feed is relatively simple. A high-protein and high-fat diet may lead to excessive secretion of the glands in the wall of the anal sac, resulting in blockage of the anal sac and accumulation of secretions in the sac Make the anal cyst swell and cause an inflammatory reaction.

5.2 Types of Anal Sac Diseases

Anal sac diseases are generally divided into three categories, namely hilar cystic duct obstruction, anal bursitis and anal sac abscess, with little difference in clinical symptoms. Each disorder represents a distinct aspect of the same disease process rather than a single disease. Anal obstruction is usually characterized by a thick, dark discharge; anal bursitis is characterized by a lighter-colored, creamy-yellow discharge that may bleed in severe cases; anal cysts are characterized by elevated body temperature and inflammation, In this case, the animal disease was mainly manifested as anal sac obstruction and anal sac inflammation.

5.3 Prevention and treatment,

Evacuating the anal sac can relieve pain in animals, actively disinfect the affected area, and combine antibiotic treatment to control infection; adjust diet, avoid high blood pressure during the onset Fat and high protein, improving the feeding environment and keeping dry and ventilated can help the recovery of animals.

6. Summary

Felines have a low incidence of anal sacs, of which hilar duct obstruction is the most common. When unilateral anal sac infection occurs, the contents of the contralateral anal sac tube should also be emptied to prevent re-infection; actively emptying the anal sac can prevent the disease and reduce frequent occurrences. Generally, when purulent secretions are blocked, squeeze it. The process of pressing the anal sac must be slow and not rough.