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==Description==  

==Description==  

==Signalment==

==Signalment==

A common condition of older small breed dogs, particularly chihuhuas and poodles.

A common condition of older small breed dogs, particularly chihuhuas and poodles.

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

===History and Clinical Signs===

===History and Clinical Signs===

The anal sacs are enlarged and inflammed and often painful. Typically owners report that the animal has been licking the perineal 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.

The anal sacs are enlarged and inflamed and often painful. Typically owners report that the animal has been licking the perineal 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.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Due to the pain, sedation or general anaesthetic may be needed to allow expression. After expression the sacs should be flushed followoing cannulation. The glands can be flushed using:

Due to the pain, sedation or general anaesthetic may be needed to allow expression. After expression the sacs should be flushed following cannulation. The glands can be flushed using:

*Lactated Ringer's

*Lactated Ringer's

*Mild antiseptic solution such as 0.05% chlorhexidine.

*Mild antiseptic solution such as 0.05% chlorhexidine.

==Prognosis==

==Prognosis==

Is usually good.

Is usually good.

==References==

==References==

[[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]]

[[Category:To_Do_-_Caz]]

[[Category:Cat]][[Category:Dog]]

[[Category:Cat]][[Category:Dog]]

[[Category:To_Do_-_Review]]

[[Category:Expert_Review]]