Learning that your pet needs surgery can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you are unsure of what the procedure entails. Our veterinary team provides compassionate care before, during, and after surgery to ensure your pet is safe and comfortable. Anal glands secrete a scented fluid that is unique to each dog during defecation.
This is how dogs mark their territory. Your pet must be in good health and show no signs of contagious disease such as coughing, sneezing, runny eyes, or diarrhea. Please bring proof of rabies vaccination if this has not already been provided. If your cat or dog has not been previously vaccinated or lacks proof of vaccination, we will administer a rabies vaccine on the day of surgery.
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If you have not already sent your medical records, please bring all relevant medical records. Adult Dogs age 1 year and older Withhold food for all adult dogs after midnight the evening before surgery. Please ensure water is available at all times. Puppies younger than 1 year old Feed a small meal a quarter of their typical breakfast to all puppies on the morning of surgery.
Before surgery, our veterinary team will perform a thorough pre-surgical examination to ensure your pet is a good candidate for anesthesia. It is strongly recommended that your pet receives pre-anesthetic blood work to ensure that no health concerns go undetected. Your pet will be under general anesthesia. The surgical team will prepare the surgical site by shaving and then cleaning the area to remove bacteria and decrease the risk of potential infection.
Complications from an anal sacculectomy are rare. If your pet experiences these issues after surgery, please contact Anicira. Please contact Anicira, your primary care veterinarian, or an emergency clinic if any of the following occur:. We believe that pets are important members of the family and should stay with their families who love them. Let the Anicira team care for your furry family member! What is an anal sacculectomy, and why does my pet need it? What is the purpose of anal glands?
