My dog's bottom is swollen and warm. Should I see a vet now?

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My dog has swelling near her anus. She also is warm to the touch on her back end and down under the swelling. Should I take her to the vet now or can I wait until the morning? What could be wrong? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 12 years and 2 months old | 9 lbs

Julie Settlage, DVM, DACVS-LA, CVA · Accepted Answer

Swelling near the anus are usually secondary to a problem with the anal sac, such as an impaction, abscess or even cancer. It could also be secondary to something entirely different, such as an insect bite or a cyst. The vast majority of the time, these are not emergencies. So as long as Gidget is otherwise acting normally, you can call your veterinarian in the morning. A good physical exam will likely lead to a preliminary diagnosis and possible treatment. Other tests your veterinarian could do include aspirating the swelling to see what it contains. Good luck and I hope Gidget feels better soon. Thank you for using pet coach.

My dog's bottom is swollen and warm. Should I see a vet now?

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