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==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

===History and Clinical Signs===

===History and Clinical Signs===

 

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.

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. See [[Anal Sac Disease - General]] for further signs.  

*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)

Following flushing, antibiotics should be used either systemically or topically (with or without the use of a corticosteroid)

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.

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.