A rare case of gigantic bilateral anal swellings in a Golden Retriever Pt 2
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 19/02/2015

Chinese New Year's Eve Feb 18, 2015

4 days ago, this dog came in with two symmetrical swellings half a golf ball size (see another video). I diagnosed anal sacculitis and some pus oozed out. Dr Daniel expressed the oil via rectal means using forefinger pressure.  This swelling could also be haematoma or circum-anal tumours. 

Day 4 after treatment of the anal swelling. The dog had ultrasound confirmation by a vet that he had 2 retained testicle inside the abdomen. The anal sacs were expressed by Dr Daniel via the rectum. Thick yellow oil oozed out.  

This circum-anal swelling could be due to licking leading to swelling (elbow hygroma). This is a very rare case to see such thickened swellings on left and right of the anal area as most dogs with anal sacculitis do not exhibit such bilateral gigantic swellings, even in Golden Retrievers 

This could be due to scootering on the floor traumatising the area as the dog had anal sac infections and was painful. The dog scootered to try and relieve his itch. He did bite hist. 

It does not look like circum-anal tumour but this cannot be ruled out. The owner did not see any scootering or licking.