Newgreymom Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 (edited) I noticed Dylans rectum looked red and swollen today. I lifted his tail and noticed a small red bump. It looks like he has a bite or cut maybe. I have an appointment with the vet this afternoon, but was wondering if anyone has any suggestions?? It really looks like a hemmroid bulging out. It's only on the right side of the rectum...Any thoughts?? It was not there yesterday as I always looks when he poops to make sure he is clean. Edited May 5, 2010 by Newgreymom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lovey_Hounds Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 infected anal gland maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I am also thinking an infected anal gland. This is something the vet had to address, if that is what it is. Might want to get him looked at. Good Luck! This kind of stuff is never fun, poor guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Maybe an infected anal gland that has already ruptured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Well, we just got back from the vet. It is an absecced anal gland. I'm freaking out right now. They expressed both glands and said they were like toothpaste. They injected panalog into the absecced one and he is on Clavamox. I gave him a Tramadol also as he is very uncomfortable. Any advise?? Well, we just got back from the vet. It is an absecced anal gland. I'm freaking out right now. They expressed both glands and said they were like toothpaste. They injected panalog into the absecced one and he is on Clavamox. I gave him a Tramadol also as he is very uncomfortable. Any advise?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 If it's OK with your vet, you could alternate a warm, moist pack to the area and switch with cool packs. I did that after Ady Bea's episioplasty surgery and it relieved her discomfort a great deal. Be sure they aren't TOO hot or TOO cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 (edited) I don't have any advise about what to do right now, but once it's healed I would keep a good eye on things. If he starts to have trouble pooping or drags his butt or licks his butt a lot, then bring him to the vet to express his glands. Also, if it smells really bad, once he's allowed to be bathed, bathe with some dish soap back there and it should help the smell. I hope he feels better soon. Edited May 6, 2010 by Sambuca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Gracie had a ruptured anal gland. I had no idea she had a problem as she really wasn't licking the area much. My vet said while it looked yucky, it gave her much relief to have finally ruptured. She was treated with antibiotics and it healed quickly. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Here's what Gracie's ruptured gland looked like: Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 eewww!,, but good picture! I've always wondered what that might look like,, but ~ eeewww!!! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Teagan infected anal glands. They also injected antibiotic ointment into the glands. It took a few treatments to work. The oral antibiotics alone didn't help at all. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvAPuppy Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Gracie had a ruptured anal gland. I had no idea she had a problem as she really wasn't licking the area much. My vet said while it looked yucky, it gave her much relief to have finally ruptured. She was treated with antibiotics and it healed quickly. My IG has blown glands twice, last time both at once! She never spends an excess of time licking and she never drags...I usually find a little bloody spot on her blanket and then start The Search for the source... Quote Angie, Pewter, and Storm-puppy Forever missing Misty-Mousie (9/9/99 - 10/5/15)Fort Wayne, Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmiles Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 eewww!,, but good picture! I've always wondered what that might look like,, but ~ eeewww!!! LMAO!! It's as though you typed a transcript of my very reaction the moment I saw the photo. Good to know the exact location though. If Miles has been paying too much.. uh... attention to his rear, I'll usually take a look. Problem is, I never really knew where/what I was looking for - now i do!! Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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