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Perianal Fistula in Dogs

Perianal fistulas produce painful, draining lesions around the anus.

Perianal fistulas produce painful, draining lesions around the anus. The condition can be chronic and requires veterinary investigation and sustained management.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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