Dog's anal area red, swollen after surgery. Infection or emergency?

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Chip had BL anal sacculectomy on 03/16/18. On 03/30/18 surgeon said he was healed/no infection. Today, I noticed a red, swollen area to the right, and it's uncomfortable to couch. Area was fine until now. He has been eating normally but scooting 1-2x. Does this look like an infection or hot spot? Does this warrant a visit to the emergency vet or can I wait until Monday to contact his surgeon or regular vet? Can anything be done now? Photos right after surgery and today attached. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 10 years and 6 months old | 12.5 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This does look swollen and very angry. There is a possibility that there is infection in the wound. You should take Chip to your vet for a recheck on Monday. I do not think this is an emergency unless your dog runs a fever ( above 103 F) or there is a discharge from the wound.

Dog's anal area red, swollen after surgery. Infection or emergency?

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