GSD small wound adjacent to anal opening

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Hi Gerrit.   It sounds like you are describing a perianal fistula.  I looked up the spelling so I know that spelling is correct in English.  I don’t know too much about it, except that they can be hard to get cleared up.  jdoee > Dear doggyfriends,

snip> I already went to my vet with her, and he told me this kind of thing > is not uncommon for gsd’s. He’s is not completely sure what it can > turn out to be, it usually heales naturally again, can return, could > also turn out to be a kind if cyste, fistel (do not know the exact > english word) developing. > After first time we have had her anal glands emptied over 2 weeks ago. > I know that an  infection of anal glads can even cause the anal gland > liquid to burst out ,there in about the same spot, but this is as far > as i can see not the case here, there no liquid or smell.

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> Is there anyone outthere with experience on the following. > Our 16 month old gsd female dog for some time now has this trouble. > Just beside her anal opening she has developed a small wound, a small > opening in the skin of about 3-5mm diameter.

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Is the dog straining when he goes to the bathroom? Anal sac inflammation or infection can make the area around the rectum sore and produce straining in some cases. A perianal hernia is possible. When these are present it is often possible to see a bulge on one side of the rectum or the other. This might not be too noticeable if both sides are herniated, though. There can be other reasons for ulcer like sores in this area. Do you see the dog licking his rear often? Sometimes clogged anal glands can cause infection and the bacteria in the glands can erupt into sores. Did the vet try and empty the anal glands? Diseases that produce colitis, such as giardiasis, coccidiosis, eosinophilic colitis, whipworms, among other things, can lead to straining after bowel movements. Usually there is diarrhea with these problems, though. So, I’d watch for scooting or licking the ‘bum’ area. That means the anal glands need expressed. I’d also wonder why the vet didn’t at least rule-out infection, worms, etc. Make sure the hair around that area is not matted and stays clean. Check to see if it is getting in the anal area. To have the vet dismiss this as ’something common to the breed’ is a brush-off in my opinion. It needs to be addressed and he dismissed it completely. Tell him you want it investigated and treated. If he can’t help you…find a better vet.

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Some dogs also have an allergy to the liquid in that seeps out of the anal sac. I understand that these type of ulcers in that area can be hard to clear up. Sometimes the vet needs to flush the anal glands with antibiotics. Try adding fiber to the diet (a bit of canned pumpkin works well) and do that every other day for a few weeks. Finally, I would wonder if it might even be a parasite problem. Perhaps a wormer wouldn’t hurt.

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