I noticed a small swelling under my chi's tail on Sunday morning, by evening it had enlarged and turned dark purple and about an hour ago it burst releasing blood and pus. I'm thinking it was a anal sac abscess although there was no indication there was a problem - no scooting on the floor, no bad odour etc there was just an absess all of a sudden. She hasn't given any indication of feeling pain but she is trying to constantly lick the whole area. She does not have a temperature and her gums are a normal pink colour.
I will be taking her to the vet as soon as possible once they open but can anyone offer advice in the meantime? Should I allow her to lick the area or try and prevent it?
I will be taking her to the vet as soon as possible once they open but can anyone offer advice in the meantime? Should I allow her to lick the area or try and prevent it?