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==Description==

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Infection of the anal sac leading to an abscess or cellulitis.

==Diagnosis==

===History and Clinical Signs===

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See [[Anal Sac Disease - General - WikiClinical|Anal Sac Disease - General]]

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*See [[Anal Sac Disease - General - WikiClinical|Anal Sac Disease - General]]

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*The sacs are painful

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~~===Laboratory Tests===~~

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*Fever if the sacculitis is severe

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*Contents of the anal sac may appear bloody, purulent and may be increased in volume

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~~===Diagnostic Imaging===~~

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*If it ruptures, the tracts will be at the 4 or 8 o'clock positions

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*It may be difficult to express the anal sac

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~~===Exploratory Laparotomy/Necropsy Findings===~~

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==Treatment==

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Due to the pain, sedation or general anaesthetic may be needed to allow expression.

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