My cat's glands were expressed, but he's smelly again. Does he need another visit?

This sounds like it could be a recurrence if the anal gland impaction. They don't have to be infected to cause annoyance. They will fill up again in a couple of months, so it would be about time for her to have them expressed again.

He could have a problem with his anal glands. They might be full and need to be expressed or he could have an infection. Have him examined by a vet to determine if his glands are causing the problem.

Poor kitty. He may need his anal sacs expressed. I'd have him seen by a vet to have them expressed. Then I would give him Glandex, which is a supplement that can help with anal sac health. Make sure he has plenty of fiber in his diet. Brands of cat food I recommend include Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet, Purina Pro Plan, and Iams.

They are more rare in cats than in dogs, but not unusual. The best way to avoid them in the future is to increase the amount of fiber and grain in her diet. Since cats can be picky, it is best added by finding a formula with it built in.

Food intolerance is the most common cause of ear and anal gland issues, a hydrolyzed diet is the most effective strategy to investigate this (royal canin hypoallergenic or hills z/d) and is only effective if fed with no treats, flavored medications or scavenged or hunted snacks. Weekly ear cleaning, antiallergy medications, regular parasite prevention and probiotic/fiber supplements such as fortiflora AFTER a 6week food trial should also be considered

Poor Sidney! If they are smelling again, it is likely that they need to be expressed or he may have an infection of them. Some dogs have continuing problems with their anal sacs, and Sidney should be checked out by the vet tomorrow to find out why that area is smelling.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Sorry that Java is having this issue. I suspect the infection did not completely clear and is now coming up again. The only real thing you can do at home is to "hot pack" the anal gland area. You can use a wet, warm wash cloth and hold it to the area for 5 minutes. Do it two to three times per day. If it doesn't help within 24 hours she should go back and see your vet again. Hope this helps. Best wishes.