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==Signalment==
See [[Anal Sac Disease - General - WikiClinical|Anal Sac Disease - General]]
==Description==
Infection of the anal sac to form an abscess. Fistulous tracts may arise from the abscess and rupture to the skin.
==Diagnosis==
===History and Clinical Signs===
*See [[Anal Sac Disease - General - WikiClinical|Anal Sac Disease - General]]
Microscopic examination of the fluid will show polymorphonuclear leukocytes and bacteria
==Treatment==
Incision of the sacs and drainage plus lavage with an isotonic solution or 0.05% chlorhexidine. The incisions should be left open and broad spectrum systemic antibiotics given until results of culture and sensitivity are back. Common organisms are ''[[Escherichia coli]]'', ''[[Streptococci|Streptococcus faecalis]]'' and ''[[Proteus]]'' species. If the condition becomes chronic, it is best managed by an anal sacculectomy.
==Prognosis==
==References==
Hall, E.J, Simpson, J.W. and Williams, D.A. (2005) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)''' ''BSAVA''
Nelson, R.W. and Couto, C. G. (2009) '''Small Animal Internal Medicine (4th Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''
Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''