Difference between revisions of "Anal Sacculitis"
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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 | |
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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
| − | + | Due to the pain, sedation or general anaesthetic may be needed to allow expression. | |
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Signalment
See Anal Sac Disease - General
Description
Infection of the anal sac leading to an abscess or cellulitis.
Diagnosis
History and Clinical Signs
- See 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
Due to the pain, sedation or general anaesthetic may be needed to allow expression.
Prognosis
References
Hall, E.J, Simpson, J.W. and Williams, D.A. (2005) BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Gastroenterology (2nd Edition) BSAVA
Merck & Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual