Oh, No! Please pray...

NoniMe · 05-13-2008, 04:48 PM

Came back from riding, and noticed my MamaCat Esse had a bloody bottom. Didn't think much of it, because she sometimes has impacted anal glands, and they'll express blood. So I went to get her cleaned off, and noticed a gash either on her anus or vulva, about 1 inch circumference...pretty gross.

I cleaned it up, and noticed I can see tissue and bits of things...so we're headed off to the vet (I've called, and they're ready for us ASAP). I have NO idea how this happened; she's not pregnant, this isn't a tear from delivery; it's going to need stitches at the very least, and who knows what else.

I'm very scared. She's my cuddler (well, they all are...) and she's the MamaCat to several others here. Really not sure how this happened...took a quick look around for any blood or tissue, but nada.

So please say a prayer for my old girl...she's eating and drinking, but this has got to hurt something terrible. And I am very worried about infection, too, especially in that area.

Best-
Noni

Crazy4paints · 05-13-2008, 04:51 PM

Fingers and toes crossed for Mama kitty, and hope that everything goes well at the vet.

tuffsmom · 05-13-2008, 04:56 PM

Hope everything goes well at the vets.

yogilover11 · 05-13-2008, 04:57 PM

God be with you.

Amanda

BabyMay · 05-13-2008, 04:58 PM

Oh, thats too bad. Poor kitty. Did she maybe get caught in a fan blade of a car? Let us know how it goes.

Iwasbornonahorse · 05-13-2008, 05:00 PM

Update us ASAP

Poor kitty

Lady_MCSE · 05-13-2008, 05:07 PM

Aaah! Best wishes for the poor gal.

**seerfarm** · 05-13-2008, 05:29 PM

My thoughts and prayers for MamaKitty.

Please keep us posted on how she is doing.

tallyho · 05-13-2008, 06:05 PM

awwwwww..thoughts and prayers

RenosGirl · 05-13-2008, 06:09 PM

aw poor mamacat
all of our prayers and wishes go forth

Horses&Soccer · 05-13-2008, 06:21 PM

Maybe she had an altercation with one of the other cats? One of ours used to hook the other in the anus, but never did any damage like that. Best wishes that she's okay.

GAGIRL · 05-13-2008, 06:28 PM

Prayers sent. Please let us know how it goes at the vet.

NoniMe · 05-13-2008, 06:38 PM

I scooped Esse from her food dish, threw her into the carrier, and hauled a$$ to the vet. Was taken into a room immediately, and the vet came in. I told her I could see bits of her that weren't supposed to be seen, and the vet lifted Mamacat's tail, and, with a sharp intake of breath, said 'oh my goodness. I need her in the back room now.' Vet assistant came in, wrapped Esse up in a blanket, and took off with her. Never something an animal mom wants to experience; my heart dropped.

The vet came back in, and said that she had an abcessed anal gland that had ruptured/exploded, and the other one was very close to rupturing, too...very unusual in a cat. No surgery necessary, and they want to leave it without stitches for now to let it drain really really well; but they were going to 'clean the edges' and hotpack/flush it. They expressed the other gland, and gave her a lot of pain meds, and she's now on heavy oral antibiotics for the next 5 days; that's when she is to come back for follow-up. She's at significant risk of infection, but doesn't seem to have any right now, so that's good.

She does have the collar thing on her, and she's stoned out of her mind. I brought her inside, took her out of the carrier, and she took three steps, laid down, and mewed at me...and then closed her eyes and went to sleep. LOL. That collar is propping her head up; I wonder how long it will last on her?

My instinct was spot on...impacted anal glands. She showed NO signs of it, though, and like I said, it's uncommon in cats. No scooting (her usual indicator), no chewing/biting at her bottom, nothing at all. She cuddled like normal last night, too, so I had no indication anything was wrong. It just blew up.

I am so glad I noticed it...I don't normally look at my cats' fannies for things, but this was one of those moments that something caught my eye, and I took a good look; and then got her in for treatment.

It will be dicey the next few days with the risk of infection, but if she can go without infection, she should be healed in about 10 days...the vet did say to expect some potty accidents, but I just don't care about that if she's all right, you know?

Still biting my nails for a few days, but it is 'relatively' simple in the end, you know? Thanks for the prayers...if I can prevail upon you to keep them coming, so that she doesn't get infected, I'd really appreciate it.

Best-
Noni

PS: she just tried to get through the doorway; the collar hung up on the wall, and she is just sitting there, trying to figure out how to maneuver herself through the doorway. Bless her kitty heart...

**gbarmranch** · 05-13-2008, 06:40 PM

Well, that sure is good news that she should heal and be fine.. some more prayers for her and a few hugs for you..

Carri · 05-13-2008, 06:45 PM

I am so glad she is going to be fine! Does the vet think this will be a chronic problem for her now? Did he recommend a diet change? I helped with a surgery not too long ago to remove a dog's anal glands because she was having so much trouble with them, I hope it doesn't come to that, but it is an option that is out there.

NoniMe · 05-13-2008, 06:58 PM

Carri, I asked about change in diet, but the vet said it's so rare that it happens in cats that no change was needed; and that once healed, it likely will never happen again. I mean, she does occasionally get full glands, but expressing them while gross, is relatively easy. The vet said to just keep doing what I am doing, and that again, if it heals well, there should be no additional problems like this.

I'm just worried about infection. She'll keep the collar on, 'cause that's the type of cat she is. The others, however, have already shown great interest in "helping" her out of it. I wonder where it will be when I get back from class tonight? LOL.

GBarM, thanks for the hugs (and prayers)...I don't panic with blood and bits and things like this; but it sure scared me. I mean, that's my MamaCat, you know? My MamaCat. Her 'brood' was so thrilled to see her, until they realized the conehead thing was there. Now, her 'babies' are sitting there, staring at her...and she's curled up on a plastic lid (her favorite thing to lay on recently), and she's snoozing. She's so stoned...

Best-
Noni

99horses · 05-13-2008, 07:24 PM

Poor baby, I will keep Mama in our prayers and I hope she gets well soon.

MorningGlory · 05-13-2008, 08:19 PM

It's so sad that she has to wear one of those cones - they just looks so sad! I'm glad to know that she can move with it! We had a little 1 month old kitty's eye removed, and she couldn't walk with the cone..it was sad. Glad she should be okay, and your MamaCat will be in my prayers!

**seerfarm** · 05-13-2008, 08:21 PM

Continuing my thoughts and prayers for her recovery, may it be without incident.

paso_lover · 05-13-2008, 09:49 PM

Wishing momma kitty a quick and speedy recovery.

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NoniMe Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,245	Oh, No! Please pray... Came back from riding, and noticed my MamaCat Esse had a bloody bottom. Didn't think much of it, because she sometimes has impacted anal glands, and they'll express blood. So I went to get her cleaned off, and noticed a gash either on her anus or vulva, about 1 inch circumference...pretty gross. I cleaned it up, and noticed I can see tissue and bits of things...so we're headed off to the vet (I've called, and they're ready for us ASAP). I have NO idea how this happened; she's not pregnant, this isn't a tear from delivery; it's going to need stitches at the very least, and who knows what else. I'm very scared. She's my cuddler (well, they all are...) and she's the MamaCat to several others here. Really not sure how this happened...took a quick look around for any blood or tissue, but nada. So please say a prayer for my old girl...she's eating and drinking, but this has got to hurt something terrible. And I am very worried about infection, too, especially in that area. Best- Noni __________________ "His name is Tango," said I. The wee boy, in his childish lisp, replied "no, his name is Bongo Mountain."

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05-13-2008, 04:58 PM
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05-13-2008, 05:29 PM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out with the Herd! Posts: 8,241	My thoughts and prayers for MamaKitty. Please keep us posted on how she is doing. __________________ "Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us". ~Hal Borland

05-13-2008, 06:05 PM
tallyho Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Trappe, PA Posts: 1,157	awwwwww..thoughts and prayers

05-13-2008, 06:09 PM
RenosGirl Yearling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 776	aw poor mamacat all of our prayers and wishes go forth __________________ Go and love your babies today, and everyday...you never know when it could be the last time.

05-13-2008, 06:21 PM
Horses&Soccer Started Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrenton, MO Posts: 2,922	Maybe she had an altercation with one of the other cats? One of ours used to hook the other in the anus, but never did any damage like that. Best wishes that she's okay. __________________ When life gives you lemons - find someone to throw them at!

05-13-2008, 06:28 PM
GAGIRL Started Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 2,234	Prayers sent. Please let us know how it goes at the vet. __________________ GAGIRL

05-13-2008, 06:38 PM
NoniMe Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,245	I scooped Esse from her food dish, threw her into the carrier, and hauled a$$ to the vet. Was taken into a room immediately, and the vet came in. I told her I could see bits of her that weren't supposed to be seen, and the vet lifted Mamacat's tail, and, with a sharp intake of breath, said 'oh my goodness. I need her in the back room now.' Vet assistant came in, wrapped Esse up in a blanket, and took off with her. Never something an animal mom wants to experience; my heart dropped. The vet came back in, and said that she had an abcessed anal gland that had ruptured/exploded, and the other one was very close to rupturing, too...very unusual in a cat. No surgery necessary, and they want to leave it without stitches for now to let it drain really really well; but they were going to 'clean the edges' and hotpack/flush it. They expressed the other gland, and gave her a lot of pain meds, and she's now on heavy oral antibiotics for the next 5 days; that's when she is to come back for follow-up. She's at significant risk of infection, but doesn't seem to have any right now, so that's good. She does have the collar thing on her, and she's stoned out of her mind. I brought her inside, took her out of the carrier, and she took three steps, laid down, and mewed at me...and then closed her eyes and went to sleep. LOL. That collar is propping her head up; I wonder how long it will last on her? My instinct was spot on...impacted anal glands. She showed NO signs of it, though, and like I said, it's uncommon in cats. No scooting (her usual indicator), no chewing/biting at her bottom, nothing at all. She cuddled like normal last night, too, so I had no indication anything was wrong. It just blew up. I am so glad I noticed it...I don't normally look at my cats' fannies for things, but this was one of those moments that something caught my eye, and I took a good look; and then got her in for treatment. It will be dicey the next few days with the risk of infection, but if she can go without infection, she should be healed in about 10 days...the vet did say to expect some potty accidents, but I just don't care about that if she's all right, you know? Still biting my nails for a few days, but it is 'relatively' simple in the end, you know? Thanks for the prayers...if I can prevail upon you to keep them coming, so that she doesn't get infected, I'd really appreciate it. Best- Noni PS: she just tried to get through the doorway; the collar hung up on the wall, and she is just sitting there, trying to figure out how to maneuver herself through the doorway. Bless her kitty heart... __________________ "His name is Tango," said I. The wee boy, in his childish lisp, replied "no, his name is Bongo Mountain."

05-13-2008, 06:40 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	Well, that sure is good news that she should heal and be fine.. some more prayers for her and a few hugs for you.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

05-13-2008, 06:45 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,620	I am so glad she is going to be fine! Does the vet think this will be a chronic problem for her now? Did he recommend a diet change? I helped with a surgery not too long ago to remove a dog's anal glands because she was having so much trouble with them, I hope it doesn't come to that, but it is an option that is out there. __________________

05-13-2008, 06:58 PM
NoniMe Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,245	Carri, I asked about change in diet, but the vet said it's so rare that it happens in cats that no change was needed; and that once healed, it likely will never happen again. I mean, she does occasionally get full glands, but expressing them while gross, is relatively easy. The vet said to just keep doing what I am doing, and that again, if it heals well, there should be no additional problems like this. I'm just worried about infection. She'll keep the collar on, 'cause that's the type of cat she is. The others, however, have already shown great interest in "helping" her out of it. I wonder where it will be when I get back from class tonight? LOL. GBarM, thanks for the hugs (and prayers)...I don't panic with blood and bits and things like this; but it sure scared me. I mean, that's my MamaCat, you know? My MamaCat. Her 'brood' was so thrilled to see her, until they realized the conehead thing was there. Now, her 'babies' are sitting there, staring at her...and she's curled up on a plastic lid (her favorite thing to lay on recently), and she's snoozing. She's so stoned... Best- Noni __________________ "His name is Tango," said I. The wee boy, in his childish lisp, replied "no, his name is Bongo Mountain."

05-13-2008, 07:24 PM
99horses Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,307	Poor baby, I will keep Mama in our prayers and I hope she gets well soon. __________________ Janet I'm your huckleberry.-Doc Holliday

05-13-2008, 08:19 PM
MorningGlory Halter broke Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Renfrew County, Ontario Posts: 149	It's so sad that she has to wear one of those cones - they just looks so sad! I'm glad to know that she can move with it! We had a little 1 month old kitty's eye removed, and she couldn't walk with the cone..it was sad. Glad she should be okay, and your MamaCat will be in my prayers! __________________ MorningGlory

05-13-2008, 08:21 PM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out with the Herd! Posts: 8,241	Continuing my thoughts and prayers for her recovery, may it be without incident. __________________ "Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us". ~Hal Borland

05-13-2008, 09:49 PM
paso_lover Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sudbury Ontario Canada Posts: 4,848	Wishing momma kitty a quick and speedy recovery. __________________ "I wish I was half the rider she thinks she is" \"Some people feel compelled to cut off the heads of others in order to make themselves appear taller\" ---Paramahansa Yoginanda