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| − | + | Infection of the anal sac to form an abscess, may occur following [[Anal Sacculitis|Anal Sacculitis]] or [[Anal Sac Impaction|Anal Sac Impaction]]. Fistulous tracts may arise from the abscess and rupture to the skin. | |
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==Signalment== | ==Signalment== | ||
| − | + | Can occur in any age, breed or gender of dog however small breed overweight dogs are most commonly infected. Cats can also be affected. | |
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
| + | Anal sac abscessation is diagnosed when there is noticable swelling of the anal sac with a purulent exudate, inflammation of the surrounding perianal region, pain and fever. Rupture of the anal sac can occur with this condition producing a draining tract. | ||
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===History and Clinical Signs=== | ===History and Clinical Signs=== | ||
| − | + | See [[Anal Sac Disease - General|Anal Sac Disease - General]] | |
| − | + | On microscopic examination of the fluid following anal sac expression, polymorphonuclear leukocytes and bacteria will be seen. | |
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==Treatment== | ==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]]'', ''[[:Category:Streptococcus species|Streptococcus faecalis]]'' and ''[[Proteus]]'' species. If the condition becomes chronic, it is best managed by an anal sacculectomy. | + | Incision of the sacs and drainage plus lavage with an isotonic solution or 0.05% chlorhexidine. Hot compresses can be useful when applied twice daily for 15 minutes prior to surgery. 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]]'', ''[[:Category:Streptococcus species|Streptococcus faecalis]]'' and ''[[Proteus]]'' species. If the condition becomes chronic, it is best managed by an anal sacculectomy. |
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
| + | Good | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Description
Infection of the anal sac to form an abscess, may occur following Anal Sacculitis or Anal Sac Impaction. Fistulous tracts may arise from the abscess and rupture to the skin.
Signalment
Can occur in any age, breed or gender of dog however small breed overweight dogs are most commonly infected. Cats can also be affected.
Diagnosis
Anal sac abscessation is diagnosed when there is noticable swelling of the anal sac with a purulent exudate, inflammation of the surrounding perianal region, pain and fever. Rupture of the anal sac can occur with this condition producing a draining tract.
History and Clinical Signs
See Anal Sac Disease - General On microscopic examination of the fluid following anal sac expression, polymorphonuclear leukocytes and bacteria will be seen.
Treatment
Incision of the sacs and drainage plus lavage with an isotonic solution or 0.05% chlorhexidine. Hot compresses can be useful when applied twice daily for 15 minutes prior to surgery. 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, Streptococcus faecalis and Proteus species. If the condition becomes chronic, it is best managed by an anal sacculectomy.
Prognosis
Good
References
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