My dog finished anal gland antibiotics, still licking tail. Vet visit?

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My dog went to the vets Friday 5th October and had a anal expression,they found the right one Infected so they gave him antibiotics which he finished yesterday 15th October but he Is still licking around his tail area every so often,should I take him take him back to the vets or just wash the area and watch him closely,what would be the best option Thankyou. Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Male | neutered | 9 years and 7 months old

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Yes you should take him back, anal gland infections often take several weeks to resolve and require 3-4 weeks course of antibiotics, often the antibiotic will need to be changed, i have found over time that Clindamycin is the most effective antibiotic for anal gland infection.

My dog finished anal gland antibiotics, still licking tail. Vet visit?

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