My dog's anal gland burst, bleeding. How to stop licking at home now?

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My dog has a ruptured anal gland abscess, he's bleeding and im trying to prevent him from licking the area. Is there angrhinf I can do from home nothing near me is open. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 114 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

If he is a little dog- do you have a disposable plastic bowl that you could cut the back out of to make a makeshift E-collar ? If he's large a plastic trash can can work. It should be long enough that his nose doesn't push past or it won't prevent him from licking. Also warm compressignthe area may make him more comfortable until you can be seen for antibiotics and pain management. Poor Akeilles, I hope he improves soon!

My dog's anal gland burst, bleeding. How to stop licking at home now?

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