Studies have shown that cats are prone to
developing anal sac impactions, which occur when anal sac secretions build up due to the tube or duct of the anal sac being clogged up.
If your cat has had
anal sac impaction in the past, or regularly needs to be manually expressed, you probably already are paying close attention to potential symptoms of problems.
Certain changes in your cat's behaviors, such as repetitive licking in one area, known as fur mowing, can be indicative of pain in the area and can be caused
by anal sac impaction or injury.
Accordingly, partnering with a board - certified veterinary dermatologist may be uniquely helpful to identify an underlying issue that predisposes a patient to
anal sac impaction.
When the anal sacs do not empty properly,
anal sac impaction can occur.
These problems are referred to as dog anal sac disease,
anal sac impaction and Sacculitis, which is another name for a canine anal sac infection.
If pain is the issue, the licking is focused on the painful area, like in cases of disc disease or
anal sac impaction.