Cubby has had anal gland problems a few times. He would still bathe that area, but not as much as all the other parts of his body. He would go crazy and start licking his tail and his belly, very fast and would cry. When he went into the vet to see what was going on, his anal glands were full. I never heard of such a thing as that. But my vet told me it is very common for indoor cats. He has had to get his emptyed twice now. And if you want to talk about BO. When they empty them, OMG it smells so bad. We had to ride home with the windows down and try to breath. When we got him home we opened every window in the apartment, and he left for about a half an hour. When we got back he was done cleaning him self as well as the smell was gone.

My vet also explained to me that it is something I can drain at home. I don't want to learn how to. Cubby would hate me forever if I tried to drain them. If it turns into a problem that has to be taken care of every few months or so, the vet might also end up removing his anal glands.

Hope all that helps.
Katie