My dog's ruptured anal gland wound won't heal; she's rubbing and won't walk.

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Our 4 yr old shipoo had a ruptured anal gland which was treated by our vet. She's on clavamox, metacam, and betadine for the exterior. She's wearing a cone to prevent licking. Her wound is not healing because on her walks she is trying to rub her bum on the grass before pee/poo, she's very fast when doing it. She also doesn't want to walk more than 100 yards and ten stops and sits. I've tried doing a sling around abdomin but then she goes limp and wont move. She wont pee or poo in the backyard. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor dog! The wound is probly painful or itching as its healing. I would talk to your veterinarian tomorrow, and tonight a I would put some hydrocortisone cream around the rectum and wound....not in wound. See if it helps w itch.

My dog's ruptured anal gland wound won't heal; she's rubbing and won't walk.

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