The cat's anus is located under the body, and a small point in the middle of the hair is the cat's anus. The hair around the anus is short and usually looks neat. Under normal circumstances, the anus should be pink, without redness, ulceration, secretion and other abnormalities.
2. Symptoms of anal diseases
Anal disease is one of the problems that cats often encounter. The main symptoms include:
(1) Hair loss or baldness around anus;
(2) The anus is red, swollen or ulcerated;
(3) Increased secretion or discoloration, such as pus or blood;
(4) The cat licks the anus abnormally or frequently rubs its ass on the ground.
3. Methods to prevent anal diseases
In order to avoid anal diseases in cats, the following preventive measures are taken:
(1) Brush the cat regularly to keep the hair around the anus clean and tidy;
(2) Check the cat's anus frequently to see if there is any abnormality;
(3) Cats should pay attention to diet and defecation. Too greasy or eating raw meat can easily cause digestive system problems;
(4) Keep the cat's environment clean and sanitary, and reduce the environment around the anus that breeds bacteria.
4. How to treat anal diseases
Once the cat's anus is found to have abnormal symptoms, it is necessary to seek veterinary treatment in time. Treatment varies according to different situations. Generally, medical treatment or surgical treatment should be carried out according to the veterinary advice. In the course of treatment, it is necessary to avoid licking the anus or rubbing the ass excessively to prevent the illness from getting worse.