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==Description==
Infection and inflammation of the anal sac leading to an abscess or cellulitis. Anal sacculitis can have a variety of predisposing factors including obesity, diet, skin disease, colitis and perianal swelling.
==Signalment==
==Signalment==
A common condition of older small breed dogs, particularly chihuhuas and poodles.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===History and Clinical Signs===
===History and Clinical Signs===
See [[Anal Sac Disease - General]]
The anal sacs are enlarged and inflammed aand often painful. Typically owners report that the animal has been licking the peineal region and scooting. Contents of the anal sac may appear bloody, purulent and may be increased in volume, Fever may be present if the sacculitis is severe. If the anal sac ruptures, the tracts will be at the 4 or 8 o'clock positions.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
*Lactated Ringer's
*Lactated Ringer's
*Mild antiseptic solution such as 0.05% chlorhexidine.
*Mild antiseptic solution such as 0.05% chlorhexidine.
Following flushing, antibiotics should be used either systemically or topically (with or wothout the use of a corticosteroid)
The flushing may need to repeated at 10-14day intervals until resolution.
The flushing may need to be repeated at 10-14day intervals until resolution. In severe cases anal sacculectomy may be requires of which an open technique is preferable.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==