My dog is licking her butt and has a hole. Is it an emergency?

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11 yr old female dog. She wasn’t felling well yesterday. Today was constantly licking butt. I can see a hole to the side and lower than annus. Put collar on to stop licking. My question is can this wait a day to see my vet or do I need to visit vet er today? Anything I can do to help it feel better? Pet's info: Dog | Pomapoo | Female | spayed | 9 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bella. I recommend that she sees an emergency veterinarian today. Based on your description and the attached picture, I am concerned that she has a ruptured anal gland abscess. The anal glands sit under the skin on either side of the anus. They excrete fluid to mark the dog's scent when she defecates. If the gland becomes infected, it can rupture. This is very painful and requires treatment. I hope this information helps!

My dog is licking her butt and has a hole. Is it an emergency?

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