I think Nikki has an anal abscess

[Patti]

Tonight Nikki had some poop stuck on his but so I cleaned him up and he was screaming and trying to bite me when I touched his but. I put the soft e collar on him so that I could get a better look and saw what looked like a gash that was bleeding. I put some Neosporin on it. After talking with Connie she said it sounded like a anal abscess. So I soaked Nikki's but looked up what one looks like and it looks just like what Nikki has. Hopefully my vet can get us in tomorrow or I will take him to the ER vet. Has anyone have this happen to their babies? What did they do do fix it? Please keep Nikki in your prayers. He is 15 and I don't want to have to put him through surgery. Thanks

[AllDogBoots]

Oh Patti, poor Nikki. I remember reading a thread not too long ago about someone having a similar issue. I'll try to find that for you.

[Mysweetbabies]

Sorry, wish I could help. Haven't dealt with that. Hopefully it will be minor to fix problem. Nikki is in my prayers and you too.

[AllDogBoots]

Is it a hole like this? http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...ease-help.html

Maybe a rupture? From what I've read it needs to be cleaned / antibiotics given.

[kjc]

Oh my! These can be painful, but you should be okay waiting till morning to head out to your vet. Antibiotics are usually prescribed, and surgery maybe to place a drain to get it to heal properly. It all depends on how bad it is, his age, bloodwork, and any other things the vet factors in. As it's already open and draining, butt soaks and ABs may do the trick. Keeping him in my prayers.... and you too!

[Patti]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Is it a hole like this? http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...ease-help.html

Maybe a rupture? From what I've read it needs to be cleaned / antibiotics given.

Thanks, that's exactly what it looks like. I will get him in tomorrow. He is acting fine as long as I don't try to touch the spot.

[Connie]

I feel so bad for Nikki. When Kirby had that, I think they irrigated it to clean it out and then gave him antibiotics. If I remember right, it cleared up quite quickly. I hope you can get into your vet tomorrow...or another vet! Good luck...I'm thinking of you and Nikki...and Pixie and Jess! Gosh, if it isn't one thing, it's another. *HUG*

Also, Kirby had had no recurrence of this since it happened and I'd bet it's been at least 2 years. Hopefully that will be the case with Nikki!

[Ladymom]

Oh, dear!

Have you ever seen this?

Anal Sacs

[Patti]

Originally Posted by kjc

Oh my! These can be painful, but you should be okay waiting till morning to head out to your vet. Antibiotics are usually prescribed, and surgery maybe to place a drain to get it to heal properly. It all depends on how bad it is, his age, bloodwork, and any other things the vet factors in. As it's already open and draining, butt soaks and ABs may do the trick. Keeping him in my prayers.... and you too!

Thanks, I started him on an antibiotic that was given to Cali for her dental. I know you're not suppossed to do that but I wanted to give him a head start on the antibiotics.

[Patti]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Oh, dear!

Have you ever seen this?

Anal Sacs

No but thanks! Nikki has never scooted or shown any discomfort back there. But he did have diahrea the other day. I gave them the new California Natural no grain kibble. So I put him back on the regular CN.

[terlis]

I am so sorry your little guy is uncomfortable. Sure hope your vet gets to the "bottom" of it. Sorry had to throw that in there. "Butt" seriously, Hoping he feels better soon. Sorry again. Working night shift makes me a little strange.

[Breny]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Is it a hole like this? http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...ease-help.html

Maybe a rupture? From what I've read it needs to be cleaned / antibiotics given.

I have a boy this has happened to twice. his anal gland got full and infected and it boiled up and kinda ruptures itself. He was put on an antibiotic and a pain med. To stop this I just check his glands and make sure they are emptying on their own and make sure they are empty if not. No surgery

Sometimes thye just need help being emptied. I know its painful when it happens tho and he seemes relieved once it ruptured.

[megansmomma]

Truman had this and the vet cleaned his anal glads and put in on an oral antibiotic. He was feeling much better after a few days. I hope that Nikki is feeling better very soon.

[kalina82]

sorry to hear Nikki has a ruptured anal gland. antibiotics should clear it up but sometimes it needs more attention. Just curious, is he neutered or was he neutered late in life?

[Patti]

Originally Posted by kalina82

sorry to hear Nikki has a ruptured anal gland. antibiotics should clear it up but sometimes it needs more attention. Just curious, is he neutered or was he neutered late in life?

Thanks all. I got Nikki an appointment today at 10:30 so hopefully antibiotics will clear it up. I don't know how they are going to even be able to touch him back there, he screams when I try to clean it up.
My guess is he was neutered late in life. He was estimated to be about 12 when found 3 years ago on the streets of downtown Chicago, so we really don't know. Can that be a reason this happens? I will post an update when we get back.