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Anal Gland Problems
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on Jan 10, 2016 (Read 1293 times | Comments: 7)
Hello everyone. I am looking for advice! My dog is a 3 year old blue heeler/beagle mix and I lover her so much. The thing is though is that her anal glands get swollen and it is literally the worst smell in the entire world when it happens. I have to take her to the vet regularly to get them drained. The vet doesn't seem to be helping much and won't give me any advice on what to do. I put her on a diet a while back because she is overweight and was not eating the best quality food. The food doesn't seem to be helping with the anal gland issue. Has anyone ever experienced this with their dog and what can I do? It's very frustrating because they will leak onto my furniture and bedspread, everything. It will stink up the whole room when it happens. Thanks for the help! Chloe
vintage2002
vintage2002
on Jan 20, 2016 Quote  »     Reply  »

My dog has a problem with his anal glands as well, one thing I don't think they leak, but he does the most peculiar thing, he will sit down on anything including asphalt and scoot his butt across it quite a ways, I don't know how he is able to ride the asphalt, I call it a ride, like riding the carpet etc. I wish I knew how to keep him from his anal glands swelling up does anyone have any suggestions. Thank you Sandra Faircloth
Slaxton
Slaxton
on Jun 22, 2016 Quote  »     Reply  »

Anal gland problems are very common. I am a vet tech and we see it all the time. Its most common in small dogs but can affect bigger ones. There really isn't anything you can do to prevent them from being a problem. They are useless now but used to help mark their territory. You just need to have your vet express them or have them show you how to do it yourself, although gross, but you won't have to l bring your dog in all the time.
Slaxton
Slaxton
on Jun 22, 2016 Quote  »     Reply  »

Anal gland problems are very common. I am a vet tech and we see it all the time. Its most common in small dogs but can affect bigger ones. There really isn't anything you can do to prevent them from being a problem. They are useless now but used to help mark their territory. You just need to have your vet express them or have them show you how to do it yourself, although gross, but you won't have to l bring your dog in all the time.
vintage2002
vintage2002
on Jun 23, 2016 Quote  »     Reply  »

updated reply My little boy has the same problem and it is expensive to take them to the vet My dog screamed the last time i took him to the vet and it came back in a couple of days the vet was at the Humane Society where I got him. He has horrible allergies on top of that I did an allergy dna test it told me what he was allergic to and i started to make his food for him it was the only way to make sure he wasn't getting anything he was allergic to. he has now stopped most of his tearing off his fur leaving bloody patches. And as a side effect he hasn't had any anal problems about 2 weeks after his new diet. He was breaking my heart all the chewing and blood and riding the carpet, asphalt weeds , grass anything he could run it on. Now I am not saying he is cured but he hasn't ridden the carpet for 5 months now and he barely itches If you look on Groupon you might still be able to find a company called Imune IQ they do the allergy testing I paid $20 and they sent a complete report
vintage2002
vintage2002
on Jun 23, 2016 Quote  »     Reply  »

anal gland problem
Sibrina
Sibrina
on Jun 25, 2016 Quote  »     Reply  »

My chiweenie has this issue. She's a rescue found starving on the side of a rural road so her problems are new to me and I'm learning! She needs to be expressed often and I have it on my calendar to remember about when she will need the procedure. If I wait too long the odor is unbelievable! I also have to wash everything. Sweet thing, it isn't anything she can control. Her diet is good but I am always trying to improve it. The express cost does add up. I have a wonderful vet and there is an option to have the glands cleaned out/removed. I'm looking into this for safety. Check with a vet, a stellar vet you can trust, and see if that is something you may be able to have done. It isn't cheap but in the long run it evens out and also makes it so much easier on you and the pup. God Bless!
Lynda1957
Lynda1957
on Jul 06, 2016 Quote  »     Reply  »

Hi, I have rescued dachshunds and pekingese (retired now) for several organizations. I also fostered many that came in in awful shape. Anal glands can abscess! They get full and if they don't get emptied, they infect and can burst: not a pretty sight and quite painful for the dog. I have found a good diet , an allergy check if there are other symptoms going on. Some things I found that help is a spoon of pumpkin (canned is fine) mixed in the food once a day, and sprinkle old fashioned oats- not quick cooking in their food ths adds roughage to stimulate the glands to empty on their own when the dog does his/her duty.