Anal sac disease in dogs. Issue 9 (1st October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rutherford, Lynda; Lee, Karla
• Is Part Of: In practice. Volume 37:Issue 9(2015)
• Page Start: 435
• Page End: 444
• Publication Date: 2015-10-01
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary medicine; Veterinary Medicine; Periodicals; Periodical; Electronic journals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1136/inp.h4891
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-841X

Abstract

Abstract : Anal sac disease (ASD) can be divided into two main categories: inflammation and neoplasia. It is relatively common in dogs, with the inflammatory form having a reported prevalence of 12.5 per cent. Cases of ASD present with signs of perineal pruritus such as licking, scooting and tail base discomfort, as well as dyschezia and tenesmus. This article discusses the most common anal sac conditions seen in veterinary practice, and describes how they can be managed, both medically and surgically.