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| - Our 9 year old cat, Shina, recently had an anal gland get infected and expand. Extremely worried, we called a few different vets trying to see who could get us in the soonest. North Scottsdale Animal Hospital was available that day and we quickly brought Shina in. The vet techs were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Apparently this is a common occurrence in both cats and dogs if the anal gland is not expressed naturally or routinely. The doctor was able to express the non-infected anal gland and cut open the other anal gland to relieve the built up pressure and clean the gland out. A staple was placed in the wound to help it close and the doctor warned us to keep an eye on the area and come back if anything changed. Unfortunately, the skin became necrotic and we had to come back a few days later. Our cat was put under anesthesia, had her rump shaved, and the anal gland was once again cleaned out, necrotic skin removed and this time stitched closed. A cone of shame and some kitty antibiotics later, we were able to bring Shina home. She came back in for two checkups and was deemed healthy and healed after two weeks. Shina is as happy and playful as ever. I would highly recommend this place as the staff is friendly, accommodating, and actually cares about your animals. Dr. Sarah was fantastic to work with. If anything else happens to Shina or any of our other animals, I would definitely bring them here.
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