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==Description==
==Description==
Infection of the anal sac leading to an abscess or cellulitis.
==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]]
*The sacs are painful
*Fever if the sacculitis is severe
*Contents of the anal sac may appear bloody, purulent and may be increased in volume
*If it ruptures, the tracts will be at the 4 or 8 o'clock positions
*It may be difficult to express the anal sac
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Due to the pain, sedation or general anaesthetic may be needed to allow expression.