My dog's anus is bleeding and raw, but she seems fine. What to do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | spayed | 5 years and 3 months old | 30 lbs
*PHOTO WARNING* All of a sudden Dani started bleeding from her anus. It looks almost raw, as if it was scraped off? She ate her normal meals and she had a bath earlier in the day, which is nothing out of the ordinary. Any suggestions as to what caused this? She is acting normal and doesn’t seem irritated by it. I cleaned it and applied a thin layer of antibacterial ointment. It stopped bleeding but it still looks raw. What can I do?
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Published on July 10th, 2019
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Dani. I agree that her anus appears irritated. Place an E-collar on her to prevent her from licking it. If it heals, then I would not worry about it. However, if it does not heal or recurs, then she needs to see her veterinarian. Her anal glands could be bothering her causing her to bite or scoot on her anus. I hope this information helps!
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Published on April 15th, 2019
Hello, sorry to hear about Mila. Its likely that this is an impacted anal gland that developed an abscess that then, subsequently ruptured. However a wound from trauma (being bit by something, or hit by something) may have also caused this wound. Make sure that she is not licking at it now and have her seen by her veterinarian tomorrow for her appointment. She may need to have medications such as antibiotics administered to her. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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