"Sac impaction" refers to a condition when glandular sacs in the body become blocked, leading to discomfort and potential infection.
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Those patients with persistent
anal sac impaction often benefit from surgical removal of them.
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.
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.
Cats that have experienced anal
sac impaction and subsequently felt pain during defecation may develop an aversion to the litter box.
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.
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.
If pain is the issue, the licking is focused on the painful area, like in cases of disc disease or anal
sac impaction.
The insoluble fiber is important in preventing constipation, ensures firmer stools, and prevents anal
sac impaction.
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