If you do a search onthe site there is an article or two
about anal glands.
You may have heard
about an anal gland abscess and wondered what it is, or your pet may have been unfortunate enough to have one.
Not exact matches
Read on to find out more
about when you should express Fido's
anal glands, and how you should go
about doing it.
You'll find directions on how to do this in our article
about Dog
Anal Glands.
Anal glands or sacs sit just inside the rectum of dogs and cats (and other animals), one on either side of the anus at
about 8:00 and 4:00 o'clock.
Anal glands are not usually a common topic of discussion among cat aficionados and are rarely something we even think
about until something goes wrong with them.
When your dog's breath periodically smells fishy, chances are it's just their
anal glands and there isn't anything to worry
about.
These little
anal gland excretions are full of important information
about the other dog.
And what
about the other stuff that goes along with a bath like combing, shaving, nail trims and emptying
anal glands?
However, I fed it for
about a month and one of my other Cavs started having
anal gland issues with it....
By carefully considering the contents of other dogs»
anal glands, your dog is able to learn a great deal
about the dog he is sniffing.
Lots more
about the pros and cons of raw feeding (including
anal gland issues) in this article https://thehappypuppysite.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-raw-feeding-for-dogs/
Our Miniature Schnauzer Grooming Series will be covered over the next several pages and includes everything you need to know
about grooming your dog from the actual Schnauzer Cut to everything else: trimming dog nails, cleaning dog ears, brushing their teeth, expressing the
anal glands, bathing your dog, brushing your dog, grooming supplies, all
about dog groomers, and plenty of grooming tips and tricks along the way.
Many experts recommend eliminating grains from your dog's diet if he suffers from
anal gland problems, learn more
about a grain free diet.
Whenever I work with a dog who suffers from chronic ear and
anal gland infections, I worry
about a food allergy.
If you buy a French Bulldog puppy, then make sure that their parents both have protruding tails, and ask the breeder
about any history of back, mobility, or
anal gland problems.
We adopted a Boston Terrier 2 years ago, she was miserable with constant itching, spinning in circles to itch her sides,
anal glands that needed expressing
about everyday.
On July 27th Callie was put under light anesthesia to have an impacted
anal gland repaired, the vet was quite concerned
about putting her under due to her general condition but we are happy to report that she experienced no negative side effects and certainly her tushy feels so much better.
Supplementing your dog's diet with high fiber foods may help with another, less talked -
about problem: swollen, sore
anal glands.
I took him to the vets and they said it was
anal glands which I had never heard
about, but she released them and he was somewhat better but noticed he had a spot on the underside of his tail that he continues to lick.
There is really nothing to like
about dog
anal glands.
After all, «
anal glands» are not approved dinner conversation in most circles, and they're probably something you'd rather not think
about.
Alicia ~ Missouri Glandex «We were
about to have to do surgery on my dog's
anal gland.
If the impaction remains and the
glands aren't emptied (and we'll talk
about how you can help your dog empty his
glands in a bit), the
anal glands can become infected and eventually even abscess (they'll form a painful pus pocket which could rupture).