Anal Furunculosis (AF), sometimes referred to as Perianal Fistulae (PAF), is an immune-mediated syndrome encountered most frequently, although not exclusively, in the German Shepherd Dog.

It is characterised by areas of chronic infection and ulceration involving the tissues around the anus with often unseen but deeply infiltrating fistulas tracts which under-run the skin.  Additionally, many patients will have accompanying disease affecting the intestinal tract, which often manifests itself as lower bowel inflammatory disease (colitis).

However, most dogs which show signs of difficulty when defecating are probably suffering from concurrent lower bowel disease and these signs are unlikely to be the result of AF/PAF alone.  The lower bowel disease may need to be healed fully before treatment for AF/PAF can begin or treated at the same time.

AN # 83 Colitis Formula
AN # 58 Scare Tissue Heal and
AN # 174 Anal (Perianal fistula) Furunclulosis treatment

These signs usually respond to suitable dietary management (hypo-allergenic diets).

It is very important to control any abnormal symptoms associated with the bowel (eg. loose motions, straining to pass motions, blood in motions etc).

Many dogs have dietary hypersensitivity and finding a hypo-allegernic diet is very important.  This can be formulated at home using protein sources such as fish, mutton, chicken and Vegies.

Natural Diet and further information provided

Over the years through clinic animal practise I have custom made and perfected the below natural medicine formulas that are suggested to give relief from this specific ailment. There may be more than one formula suggest or related products, so read through each one and see if your pet or animal need - all, some or just the one formula.

Natural medicines will last several years and are suitable for all species and ages.

Instructions and diet sheet are also included with these formulas.