My dog has a wound on her butt. Could it be a hot spot or an abscess?

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Taffy seems to have a serious hot spot on her butt area and it has a wound. It has stopped bleeding but we are looking to confirm it and treat it to prevent possible infection and to cure the hot spot if it is one. Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 20 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Taffy! Goodness! I do not think that is a hot spot! It appears to be an anal gland abscess that has ruptured. I would have Taffy seen by your Vet Monday for an exam and to have the wound flushed, the other anal gland expressed, antibiotics and anti-inflammatories started. Anal gland abscesses are infections with in the anal glands from allergies or thickened anal gland material that have become impacted and can't be expressed with normal defecation. Usually the first signs of anal gland problems are scooting and excessive licking of the anal area. Though some dogs do neither. I wish Taffy the best!

My dog has a wound on her butt. Could it be a hot spot or an abscess?

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