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Cat Perianal Fistula: Symptoms and Treatment
Signs of a perianal fistula include swelling around the anus, frequent licking, bloody or pus-like discharge, straining to defecate, and a foul odor. Mild cases may respond to medication; severe or stubborn ones need surgery, followed by vet-guided wound care and a fiber-adjusted diet.
Why Does Your Cat Smell Bad?
A smelly cat usually signals mouth, gut (gas, diarrhea, constipation/anal issues), skin/coat infection, or ear infection. Find the source—bad breath, tail-base odor, skin lumps, or ear discharge—and treat accordingly.
3-year-old male Golden Retriever, normal eating and energy, but blood in stool and a small lump at the anus only visible right after defecation
Blood in stool with an anal lump may be a perianal tumor, anal disease, or intestinal growth. A vet exam with ultrasound or biopsy is needed.
Perianal Adenomas in Dogs
Perianal adenomas are modified sebaceous tumors that occur almost only in dogs, more often around the anus of male dogs. They are usually multiple, raised, and benign, though females can show malignant forms. Surgery or freezing removes them, and castration helps.
What to Do When Your Dog Has Difficulty Defecating
Straining to poop — painful, prolonged, or incomplete defecation — can be temporary or a sign of something serious. Causes range from simple constipation to masses, hernias, or prostate disease. Here is what the vet checks.
Why does my dog’s bottom smell bad?
A smelly dog bottom may come from feces or dirt stuck on it (clean with a damp towel), anal gland inflammation (express the glands and apply anti-inflammatory medication), or diseases like anal fistula and perianal inflammation that secrete pus. See a vet if the latter occurs.