My dog has a ruptured anal gland. Is it dangerous or life-threatening?

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Can a dog get sick or die from having a ruptured anal gland. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 5 months old | 50 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

A dog can get sick, as it can advance to an infection, and if the infection is eventually severe enough then he could die from it as well. bottom line you need to take Little man to the vet in order to get it treated with antibiotics.

My dog has a ruptured anal gland. Is it dangerous or life-threatening?

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