PETS ARE FAMILY, TOO by Dr. Annjolyn Pecoraro-Knoll ABSCESSES IN SMALL ANIMALS In addition to caring for cats and dogs, Small pets such as mice, hamsters, rats and guinea pigs require less work than larger pets, but Knoll Animal Hospital takes care of small smaller pets do not equate to smaller problems. In animals and exotics. From routine preventative care the case of an abscess, the problem can quickly for your pets to early detection and treatment ofa become overwhelming. An abscess is a small pocket of pus that forms when a wound becomes services, we have the expertise to provide the care infected. Although the wound's opening might hea your pet needs at every stage of life. To learn more, over, lurking below the surface is a lot of bacteria please call 630-668-1748. We are located at that can make the animal very ill. Bring the anima 565 E. St. Charles Road. to the veterinarian so that the abscess can be lanced. Even if it has already burst, the vet will want P.S. Abscesses often form due to small scratches to make sure the area is clean, treat the wound with or bites. antibiotics and recommend follow-up care wide range of conditions and diseases and surgical www.knollanimalhospital.com