What are these worms after my dog's ruptured rectal abscess?

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My dog had some kind of abscess rupture near her rectum. Then we found these worm like substances in her tail and on the floor. What could this be? Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 11 years and 4 months old | 85 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If you tried attaching a picture it unfortunately did not attach. However, an abscess near the rectum would most likely be an anal sac abscess which are fairly common. Usually they are treated with local therapy including drainage and flushing as well as systemic antibiotics. Usually these are not caused by worms so if you truly saw worms it would be unrelated like if Lola also had intestinal worms. I recommend that you go to your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. If you still have those worm-like substances you saw, I recommend you show them to your veterinarian. Good luck!

What are these worms after my dog's ruptured rectal abscess?

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