For dogs with chronic issues,
anal sac removal is a viable option.
- Gastrointestinal and abdominal surgery: foreign body removal, intestinal and liver biopsy and mass removals, bloat / GDV correction and stomach tacking, splenectomy, diaphragmatic hernia repair,
anal sac removal
Not exact matches
If your pet has recurrent severe
anal sac disease, surgical
removal of the
anal sacs may be indicated.
Pets with recurrent
anal gland impaction often benefit from surgical
removal of these
sacs.
Removal of the
anal sacs (called a sacculectomy) is a specialized surgery.
Those patients with persistent
anal sac impaction often benefit from surgical
removal of them.
Anal sac adenocarcinoma is treated with surgical
removal, followed in some cases by tradition therapy and chemotherapy.
Removal of the
anal sacs is a delicate and specialized surgery.
For pets with ongoing infections, we might suggest combining
anal gland expression with preventative treatment methods which can include implementing a weight management program, increasing fiber intake, and for more extreme cases, surgical
removal of the
anal sacs and any present tumors; though most affected pets respond well to non-surgical treatment methods.