What to do if my dog's painful butt bump burst and left a hole?

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this morning I noticed a black bump on my dogs butt, it hurt her a lot to even touch it. I left for a few hours and came back to it having burst and now it's a hole. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 9 years and 4 months old | 5 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Stubby. She appears to have an anal gland abscess that has ruptured. She needs to see her veterinarian. The anal glands sit under the skin on either side of the anus. They are supposed to express fluid every time the dog defecates. However, sometimes they can become infected. When this occurs an abscess forms under the skin, and in her case, has ruptured. It is very painful. She will need pain medication and an antibiotic to treat the infection. She will also need the gland flushed out to ensure it is functioning. In the meantime, do not allow her to lick the area. I hope this information helps!

What to do if my dog's painful butt bump burst and left a hole?

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