My dog's ruptured anal gland: Why is she still licking with a cone?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 14 lbs
my dog had ruptured anal gland and was put on antibiotics she is still trying to lick herself but we have a cone on her is this normal
3 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Published on October 17th, 2017
Yes, this is normal. She is likely painful. You can request pain medication for her from your veterinarian if none was dispensed. Keep the e-collar in place until she heals. Excessive licking will delay healing and may introduce more infection.
2Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Related Answers from Veterinarians
-
Published on
Yes, that is pretty typical. The area is both painful and itchy. It can take several days for this to resolve as the infection gradually goes away. You are doing the right thing by keeping her from damaging the area more by using the "cone". She will be better soon!
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
-
Published on June 19th, 2019
You can put an ecollar on Sophi to stop the behavior. You can make one at home, or get one at a pet store. I would have her seen by a vet for this issues as well. It's clearly bothering her, and she could have a problem with her anal sacs. Best of luck. http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
My dog had an anal gland that burst about 2-3 weeks ago. I took her to the vet and they drained it, I gave her a full round of antibiotics and pain medication and she wore a cone. It’s been almost 3 weeks now, the area is fully healed but each time I
it's been 7 days, since the anal sacs were extracted. he's still licking and chewing his butt. help why?? How can I help him
My dog popped his impacted anal gland and now has a hole where it was. We cleaned it but how can we cover it so he doesn't lick at it and make it worse?
My dog got her anal glands expressed yesterday and she's still licking. Is that normal?
I'm house/dog sitting. The owner told me one of the dogs has always been itchy. I noticed she had been licking herself, like most dogs do, but I looked and it appears that there's a reddened area that's oozing near her rectum . Could this be an in
Hi- My dog just had his anal gland ruptured. This is the first time he's had issues with his glands so when the vet said it needs to be removed, I said i wanted to try other options first. He then gave my dog a show for the pain and an antibody shot
My dog had a ruptured anal gland and it was cleaned and everything at the vet. How long does it take to heal? How long should she wear the cone? Is it ok that she just wants to sit in the snow at times when outside?
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
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,a
Our 4 yr old shipoo had a ruptured anal gland which was treated by our vet. She's on clavamox, metacam, and betadine for the exterior. She's wearing a cone to prevent licking. Her wound is not healing because on her walks she is trying to rub her bum
Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.
