My dog's anal gland abscess is still bleeding. When will it stop?

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My dog had an abscess on his anal gland with bleeding from the rectum. After two weeks he was still bleeding so we brought him back he got another abscess on the other side so now we are treating that. He is on deramaxx and antibiotics. He still has some bleeding with a brownish clear fluid mixed in. When will the bleeding stop? It's been a week since I was at the vet for the second time. Any help you can advise I would greatly appreciate. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | unneutered | 36 lbs

Lotus Altholtz · Accepted Answer

I do recommend bringing him to a vet for a recheck and expression of the anal glands and a reflushing if the anal glands with dilute chlorhexidine solution if they appear to still be oozy. It is unusual, if the anal gland were expressed the first time, for there to be a second fistula within 2 weeks. I also recommend placing an e-collar for a week while Barney is on antibiotics and pain meds as well as a topical prescription steroid/antibiotic/antifungal ointment such as dermavet/quadritops etc. that often speeds up healing of the fistula. With topical as well as oral antibiotics on emptied/flushed anal glands, fistula usually heal within a week. Good luck!

My dog's anal gland abscess is still bleeding. When will it stop?

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