A collection of purulent material, or pus, in the diverticulum of the auditory tubes – also known as the guttural pouch. It is usually the consequence of a disease referred to as “strangles”. Infection of the retropharyngeal lymph nodes form an abscess that bursts into the guttural pouch.
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Use our Pet Health Checker tool to help you decide if your pet's symptoms require immediate attention or you need to monitor those symptoms at home.
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