anal gland info needed

[romeos mommy]

How do I tell the difference between an anal gland adenoma and an anal gland abscess? Is it the same? I'm sorry to sound stupid, but the net doesn't offer info on this topic. Any info is appreciated. I am freaking out. The vet said a 3mm tumor and the take home paper says anal adenoma.

[lil fu fu girl]

An abscess is a localized collection of purulent exudate(pus) within a circumscribed area.
An adenoma is a benign tumor in which the cells form recognizable glandular structures. The operative word here is benign, which means not recurring and NONmalignant. Also, usually with a favorable chance of recovery. All good things. So don't freak out. You are doing everything in your power right now for your furbaby.

I thought that this link might be able to give you a little more info.
Will research for others. Hang in there!


LINK

[YoRkiE Te aMo]

here is a link with info on the anal glands and problems that can arise
Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia - Dealing with Anal Sac Disease in Dogs

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl

An abscess is a localized collection of purulent exudate(pus) within a circumscribed area.
An adenoma is a benign tumor in which the cells form recognizable glandular structures. The operative word here is benign, which means not recurring and NONmalignant. Also, usually with a favorable chance of recovery. All good things. So don't freak out. You are doing everything in your power right now for your furbaby.

good info. however just want to point out that if left alone the adenoma can become malignant.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by romeos mommy

How do I tell the difference between an anal gland adenoma and an anal gland abscess? Is it the same? I'm sorry to sound stupid, but the net doesn't offer info on this topic. Any info is appreciated. I am freaking out. The vet said a 3mm tumor and the take home paper says anal adenoma.

The vet told me that Truman has an anal ademona too. He wants to watch him to see if having him neutered would help. Is Romeo neutered? I was told that anal ademonas are hormone driven and that it might go down after Truman's neuter. Good luck with your little guy.

[romeos mommy]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

The vet told me that Truman has an anal ademona too. He wants to watch him to see if having him neutered would help. Is Romeo neutered? I was told that anal ademonas are hormone driven and that it might go down after Truman's neuter. Good luck with your little guy.

he is not neutered. i think we may have t have it done.

[romeos mommy]

Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl

An abscess is a localized collection of purulent exudate(pus) within a circumscribed area.
An adenoma is a benign tumor in which the cells form recognizable glandular structures. The operative word here is benign, which means not recurring and NONmalignant. Also, usually with a favorable chance of recovery. All good things. So don't freak out. You are doing everything in your power right now for your furbaby.

I thought that this link might be able to give you a little more info.
Will research for others. Hang in there!


LINK

thanx. i understand now.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by romeos mommy

he is not neutered. i think we may have t have it done.

I have to say that since Truman was neutered the adenoma has gone down considerably. I'm not sure if you know Truman's story but he is my foster yorkipoo and was very sick when he came out of the shelter. I'm pretty sure he was used for breeding but he is not 10 plus yrs old so that is why he was never neutered. Is there a reason that you wouldn't consider at this point to neuter? I was actually pretty shocked when my vet told me that it was hormone driven.

[romeos mommy]

Romeo ended up with a tumor in his anus. It was removed and he was neutered. The tumor was benign and he is at home recovering.