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Sarrah
Lv 5
Sarrah asked in PetsDogs · 7 years ago

How long for anal gland abscess to heal?

My poor little doxie has an anal gland abscess. We've been to the vet, she's got the cone on, she's on antibiotics and pain meds and we're doing warm compresses. My question is how long will it take for the abscess to heal? I feel so bad for her...

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  • 7 years ago
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    This question is best asked to your vet.

  • Dale A
    Lv 6
    7 years ago

    Generally a couple of weeks or so. Depends a little on how bad, and what it looks like. Did it rupture? Or did they manage to express it?

    How long are the antibiotics for? That should give you an idea of how long your vet expects it to last.

    Source(s): I'm a vet
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