My dog's anal gland ruptured. Can it heal at home without a vet?

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I have a 9 year old chihuahua/dachshund that had ruptured her anal gland, leave a large hole near her rectum. I don't not have the money to seek veterinary help. Will it heals on its own? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 9 years and 9 months old | 7 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Don't panic! Yes this will heal on its own. What I recommend you do is make a warm epsom salt solution and soak her little bum in the solution several times daily until the swelling goes down. She is small enough that you could put a 1/4 c of epsom salt in a kitchen sink-sized basin and have her sit in this until the water cools. This does a great job of healing the hole and drawing out the infection and swelling.

My dog's anal gland ruptured. Can it heal at home without a vet?

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