My old dog has a bleeding anal sac abscess. What home care helps?

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Hi I'm looking after my mothers old dog he has i think an anal sac abscess and its bleeding is there anything I can do my mum is back on Tuesday. Pet's info: Dog | Lakeland Terrier | Male | unneutered | 15 years and 6 months old

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

Yes, you can soak his rear end in a warm water/epsom salt bath or make a compress with a small washcloth soaked in epsom salt water and hold this under his tail several times daily until she gets home. This will help the area to drain, decrease pain, and help it to heal faster. Good luck!

My old dog has a bleeding anal sac abscess. What home care helps?

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