My dog has bloody discharge near his anus. Is it anal gland issues?

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My dog (a 16 yr old MinPin) was lying on the couch next to me today and when he got up, I noticed a stain on the couch. It was brownish red. I looked him over and saw that there was a moist area to the left of his anus and it had the same reddish brown color. I wiped him down and realized there was blood and possibly feces mixed with it. Could this be a hemorrhoid? I have heard other dog owners refer to "butt pimples". What are these and how are they treated? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Male | neutered | 13 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be these "butt pimples" you've heard people refer to are the anal sacs. These are two, small sacs located just inside the anus that release a smelly fluid when feces pass to help lubricate it on the way out. They can become impacted and then infected, and given your description, it is possible that Boy's have become infected. I would have him seen today by a vet. If they become too infected, they can rupture. The vet can examine his anal sacs, flush them out if needed, and prescribe antibiotics if there is an infection.

My dog has bloody discharge near his anus. Is it anal gland issues?

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