My dog licked her anal abscess raw. When can I remove the e-collar?

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nini has had a anal abcess for over a week, it has drained well, she is eating well ,and drinks water,i made the mistake and took off the collar and she has licked it raw again, I have put the collar back on, and I wash it once a day with dial soap,and then rinse for 5 minutes, how long does it take to heal? where I can safely take off the collar? I also put on a light smear of triple antibiotic cream. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The most important aspect of therapy for an anal sac abscess is systemic antibiotics prescribed by a veterinarian, combined with thorough flushing of it. It is very important to keep Nini from licking at it as that will delay healing. If treated appropriately as described above, it usually takes 1-2 weeks to significantly improve and in most cases resolve. The e-collar should stay on until it appears to be completely healed. Good luck!

My dog licked her anal abscess raw. When can I remove the e-collar?

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