Abscess in dogs

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Avatar n tn My dog has what seems to be an abscess on his neck. It's underneath on the side. I only noticed when petting him. It doesn't seem to hurt him, he still has his appetite, and is as playful as ever. Do you think this is something I can treat by cleaning with a warm compress and peroxide?
Avatar f tn One bit of optimism is that her creatinine decreased from 8 to 2 in a matter of weeks only on SC fluids and Aluminum Hydroxide. In my experience the creatinine only decreases slightly. Is it possible to have the abscess removed using a local anesthetic and sedation or even very safe general anesthesia?
Avatar f tn Vaseline isn't the best bet for this area. It's not water soluble and can trap bacteria underneath it. Expressing impacted anal glands is kind of like popping a zit. It's going to be irritated for a few days, and of course, the dog is going to lick any irritated area. I've found Dermachlor Flush Plus (available from the vet) to be a great antiseptic and antifungal rinse that also prevents most dogs from licking an injury.
Avatar f tn Yes, impacted anal glands are common in dogs, and they usually do the "butt scootin' boogie" to advertise their discomfort. While I'm glad your friend is willing and able to express them, it's still a good idea to have a vet or licensed groomer do this - particularly if it happens frequently. Sometimes impacted glands can eventually abscess and cause a lot of pain and mess and the dog will need antibiotics to help it heal.
Avatar f tn Inn the meantime fill a clean bucket filled with hot water and two large tablespoons of salt well dissolved get a clean hand towel and immerse in the bucket then gently squeeze out and making sure its not too hot place it on your dogs abscess until it cools down then repeat this should bring it too a head and hopefully release the pus inside, never squeeze the abscess. This is not advised if you can get to a VET, it can be risky .The antibiotics are important too......
Avatar n tn I use my instincts when it comes to pus-filled small boils or abscesses. At first, when my dog got one of these, I took her straight to the vet because I was nervous that if I gently squeezed it out I might cause the infection to spread. When I got there, that was basically what the vet did. But they used veterinary antiseptic, (You could use Iodine perhaps?) -soaked a pad with this, rubbed it in, and squeezed until all the pus was out for sure. Then bathed it again with the antiseptic.
Avatar n tn I'm with krndhn. He probabably has impacted anal glands that are now leaking a bit of fluid all the time. The material in the glands is extremely foul, and the smell gets worse the longer it remains unexpressed. Some dogs never have this trouble, but it's not at all uncommon and easily remedied. You'll want to have your vet do the expression - it's usually quite cheap - and make sure that he isn't developing an anal abscess.
Avatar m tn As i was grooming my husky i found a knot the size of a golfball maybe a little bigger sitting on her right side at the base of her tail it was not there a day ago and is causing her to be uncomfortable she dont mind if we look at it as lng as no one touches..she does play hard with other dogs so im unsure if it is from her maybe falling or being tripped by another dog.
1508589 tn?1289920064 something is tearing my dogs ear and my dog has a hole on her head were she has lost her hair dont know what is going on with my dog
Avatar n tn s rare for lymph nodes to bleed. Were they definitely lymph nodes (LN) vs. salivary glands? In young dogs with large lymph nodes, we do worry about an aggressive cancer called lymphosarcoma (LSA), and it can cause a very sudden increase in LN size. Other ruleouts would be more benign like salivary gland problems - like a sialocele which is a "bubble" that fills with saliva, infections/abscesses, etc.
Avatar m tn It's possible it's cancer. It could also be a pocket infection forming. I'd sugest having it checked out if it doesn't resolve (break and empty) in a few days to a week.
Avatar f tn Popping the abscessed lesion on your dogs leg relieved the pain due to the swelling of the skin and allowed the abscess to drain, which is something that your vet would have done under more sterile conditions. If you already know that the cause of the abscess is due to a traumatic wound, than oral antibiotics is probably all that is additionally required.
Avatar n tn you have an anal gland problem which is common in small dogs. and this may sound gross, but whenever your dog has a bath, or if you don't want to do it your vet can do it for a small fee, but the anal glands need to be squeezed. it is gross but it will relieve her bottom and the smell will go away, but the only problem with this is that the dog will most like ly have to have it's anal glands expressed by a person instead of on their own.
Avatar n tn Hi Maggie, Have you checked your dogs teeth? Have you noticed bad breath? Your dog could have an abscess. Since this has been going on for 3 days I would take him to the vet. If you haven't changed his food and you know of nothing he could have ate, I really would take him to your vet as this is unusal behavior.
Avatar m tn If the swelling is on the top jaw under the eye a carnassial root abscess is likely and a dental xray and extraction will solve the issue Dr Sims
Avatar f tn What could this be caused from? He is a indoor dog and only goes out to potty and exercise. We live in Washington State so I don't thinks it's poision Ivy or anything. It seems like there is'nt enough air to get to it to heal? Any kind of Advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!!!
Avatar m tn For the last 4 months or so Ive had a thickening of the skin over my right axillae. I has a huge abscess in the area which resolved spontaneously after antibiotics. I noticed the irregularity in my skin soon afterwards. The lump hasnt increased in size but it wont go away either. Any thoughts??....thanks.
Avatar f tn Hi angel114, Typically if a abscess forms you take antibiotics,and if it's bad enough they have to also be drained,you can't really "cut out" an abscess,at least not without taking healthy tissue with it. Your grandmother should receive a pelvic exam to determine the cause and extent of the abscess to determine the correct treatment,a small sample may also be taken to rule out cancer beings she is post menopausal.
Avatar m tn An abscess is basically a build up of pus and infection in the jaw bone area. I assume that since you've seen a dentist recently, it probably would've been spotted at your last checkup as they generally develop from large cavities. There are abscess that also develop from gum disease as well but assuming you had a cleaning and check up, thats also a little more unlikely. Best to get it checked out and taken care of.
480331 tn?1310403529 Aspirin in dogs is okay. Ibuprophen is NOT. However, in this case I would not suggest any aspirin until you get an exam.
Avatar f tn More specifically it is called Amoebic Liver Abscess. The abscess, if it is one, is relative small and can be cured by antibiotics. No need to go in for aspiration. It is 100% curable. Also go in for a blood test along with a liver function test to test the levels of the enzymes. But, FIRST consult a good gastroenterologist. I wouldnt worry if I were you.
Avatar f tn There are a number of potential causes for pain around the time of eating but the most serious one is a retrobulbar abscess, or an abscess that forms in the space behind the eye. These can cause serious problems fairly quickly, including blindness and in severe cases, death. In most cases, dogs with retrobulbar abscesses are really pained by having their mouths opened -- some dogs refuse to allow this and others just scream when someone attempts to open the mouth beyond a certain point.
Avatar n tn painful lumps in the anus/rectum, pain and swelling in the anus or buttocks area, painful bowel movements, fever/ or night sweats, and abdominal pain. Antibiotics treat the infection that has caused the abscess. The specific antibiotic depends on what infectious organism has caused the abscess. Whether the abscess is drained or not, antibiotics are always used to treat the underlying infection. Needle aspiration of the abscess to remove the infectious fluid.