invest too much if he licks.

Just a thought.

Healing vibes on the way to Arthur & your nerves.

He's in no pain and there's no bloating. I'm just wondering if he's had some hard stools and needs me to add some sort of laxative to his diet. I'll be asking the vet about that.

I am also going to ask the vet for one of those cones to keep him from licking it.

I'm sure there will be dietary instructions after the procedure.

He did say to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't start to push out. If that happens I have to rush him to an emergency hospital.
I'm not too worried. The last time this happened was Saturday, Christmas Eve so I couldn't get him to the vet until Monday. But, of course, I will be constantly checking.

Poor Arthur. And poor you.

The meat is thawed and I've been soaking the beans overnight so I might as well follow through. I can always freeze it.

You need to eat to keep up your strength.

And to stay grounded amidst all this stress.

How are the other kitties responding to himwearing the cone?

needs his anal glands expressed? Definitely would let the vet do that. Hope he feels better soon.

I did not know cats could have these issues at all, but I was wrong: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/anal-sac-disease-in-cats

Sounds like something to check out.

a female cat have this done.

How is your vision?

I'd never heard of this in cats! Ty for sharing!

Prayers for him getting over this fast, and effective treatment from the Vet. I hope it goes away for good, so he can play. You area wonderful, loving pet parent.

or the other cats would also have a problem.

The vet will sort it out.

Probiotics? They really help my dog. Your vet can recommend a good one

I'm just relieved his behavior is as usual, so I wonder if cats can develop hemorrhoids.

And, welcome to DU!!

Have been a long time member, but just read posts. Forgot my password and user name, but I just had to respond, so I went through the whole rigamarole. Probiotics are also helpful for hemorrhoids. Love your posts and your devotion to the animals.

And it's always possible it has happened before that, I didn't notice, and it cleared by itself. Who knows. I do know I don't want to chance just waiting to see.

A friend has a cat that developed a swollen, red bottom to the point it was bleeding. It turned out she is allergic to jail st about everything but chicken. Once she fixed her diet, no more swollen bottom and I go all the food she couldn't use for the ferals that live at my apt complex 😃