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Why is my dog's anal gland issue getting worse even after vet care?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 years and 10 months old | 55 lbs

We took her to the vet but it got worse after we got

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 14th, 2020

I am so sorry your picture did not show up immediately when opening your question. It looks like your pet may have an anal gland abscess here. If that is the case and it still isn't resolved, you will need to have the area lanced and drained, if not done so already. Then she will need to be placed back on antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication. If this is not the problem at hand, then please repost with more information about what specifically is going on with your pet, what treatment was tried and the fact that she is not getting better. We hope to hear from you soon!

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

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    I am sorry we don't have easy access to any other entries you may have sent to the forum. If you wish to have a continuous conversation with a vet you will have to request a private consultation. Otherwise, please repost your question with enough information about your pet so that we can give further recommendations on her care. We look forward to hearing back from you soon! Take care.

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