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Perianal Fistula in Dogs – A Major Pain in the Butt!

2017-04-03 by CriticalCareDVM

Derriere discussions can’t really be classified as typical dinner discussion. Tush talk isn’t exactly refined dialogue. Nevertheless, the bottoms of our canine companions can develop medical and surgical issues. We can’t be scared to broach the topic. So, this week that’s exactly what I’m doing. One of the more painful posterior problems is called perianal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: amputation, anal glands, constipation, cyclosporine, deroofing, diarrhea, fistula, fulguration, German shepherd, immunomodulation, perianal, rectum, tacrolimus, tail

Anal Glands & Impaction – Don’t Make Things Worse

2016-01-25 by CriticalCareDVM

Inevitably at least once during a typical clinical day, I’m asked to express a patient’s anal glands. More often than not, however, there is no real reason to do so. Perhaps perpetuated by the grooming industry or by incorrect information shared on the internet, many pet parents believe an animal’s anal glands should be routinely … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anal glands, anal sacs, anus, impaction, rectum, sacculectomy, scooting

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