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Hi Chad,

I've owned Siamese all my life and never had one with bleeding gums. No matter the breed, the bleeding gums is a sign of an underlying disease. It is possible that some breeds are more prone to tooth decay. At four years old, your cat really shouldn't be having these problems already. My advice would be to seek out a specialist in feline dental hygiene. Ask your vet for a recommendation. It sounds like your cat has an underlying problem causing this issue. While it might not be life threatening, he may eventually suffer further tooth decay or gum issues.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have a Siamese (4years old) who continues to have bleeding gums. My vet says its because of his breed?? and will continue. The cat has had his teeth cleaned, but still continues to have this problem. I'm at a loss. Chad

-- Contributed by: Chad

Hi Jill,

It sounds like she may have an anal sac infection. It can cause a discharge and often smells very bad. You'll need to take her to the vet. If this is the problem, he'll likely expel the infection and give her a course of antibiotics to clear it up.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My female cat is expelling a horrible odor that is coming from her back end.It smells like urine,and some other bad smell.I think it is coming from that gland that cats have.What do you think it is,and is it serious?

-- Contributed by: Jill
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