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Key Facts

• Animal bites are the most common cause; bacteria get sealed under skin as puncture wounds heal
• May feel swollen, warm, and are often extremely painful
• Anal gland abscesses can mimic rectal bleeding
• Tooth root abscesses form below the eye and require tooth extraction, not just antibiotics
• Treatment ranges from medical therapy (small) to surgical drainage with latex drains (large)
• Warm compresses 2x daily for 3-5 days after drainage aids healing
• Species: dogs and cats