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==Description==
==Description==
Infection of the anal sac to form an abscess. Fistulous tracts may arise from the abscess and rupture to the skin.
Infection of the anal sac to form an abscess and it may follow from [[Anal Sac Impaction - WikiClinical|anal sac impaction]]. Fistulous tracts may arise from the abscess and rupture to the skin.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===History and Clinical Signs===
===History and Clinical Signs===
*See [[Anal Sac Disease - General - WikiClinical|Anal Sac Disease - General]]
*See [[Anal Sac Disease - General - WikiClinical|Anal Sac Disease - General]]
Microscopic examination of the fluid will show polymorphonuclear leukocytes and bacteria
*Will also see a discharging sinus or a perianal mass
*Microscopic examination of the fluid will show polymorphonuclear leukocytes and bacteria
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
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Hall, E.J, Simpson, J.W. and Williams, D.A. (2005) '''BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (2nd Edition)''' ''BSAVA''
Foster, A. Foil, C. (2003) '''BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Dermatology (2nd Edition)''' ''BSAVA''
Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''
Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''