Definatly sounds like infected anal glands, a vet should express them, apply a topical ointment and probably send you home with ointment and oral antibiotics.
For the future though - that's not too common for a 5 month old, so I just had the thought that he's probably not getting a proper diet since you said you're home cooking for him (which is fine, but you have to do it right).
What have you been feeding him and what dog foods have you tried so far?
Hope all goes well at the vet and with your relative's surgery. |