Thread: ppeeeeeee-U! Stinky Bottom?

When I initially adopted Winston I had to wait about a week before I could get a vet appointment with the vet I like so we could do a general wellness check up. In the mean time I noticed his anal glands were extra stinky and seemed swollen. I asked the vet to check, and sure enough they needed draining. We initially thought maybe stress had led to loose stool which caused them to not function properly. From what I can gather I adopted him rather quickly after he came to the rescue, where he was separated from his sister who was adopted before him. The vet thought the stress of a new home, new food,new routine, constant strangers and separation from his sibling might have caused it.

He had no other health issues, and has since been pooping normally. But recently I've noticed that oh so lovely smell again. I don't know what to do about this? Is there even anything I can do to prevent this? The vet said there was no infection or impaction and that it should be ok but its back and that worries me. I am not a vet and therefore have no desire to try and drain them myself. Id probably just traumatize him anyways. I will be taking him to the vet here in the near future to have them drained and have him rechecked. In the mean time, any tips?

Just a bit of info : He is almost 2 years old, neutered, 15 lbs. They both drink plenty of water and are on Wellness core. No people food or other things that are not kitty friendly. Generally loving, playful, nosy etc so no lethargy or depression. Grooming fine, nose ears and mouth are pink/ clear/ appropriately moist. Everything else seems normal, but his bum is so stinky!