Really Icky problem with some certain stinky glands...
Apparently removing them is pretty rough, the recovery is treachous and my vet doesn't seem to approve of it or do it. The groomer thinks its unusual that she is releasing it so often and that i need to dig further to figure this out. My boyfriend scolded her last week and said the worst amount ever came out...i don't know how she can have any of the fluid left at this point! I completely apologize for the gruesomeness of the topic but appreciate any bravesouls willing to offer up some advice. thanks leigh~ |
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| What are you feeding her?
They really shouldn't need it done at all, if healthy, getting enough exercise and on a good quality food that produces firm stools. Every dog is different though.... |
Willowsprite wrote: What are you feeding her?
They really shouldn't need it done at all, if healthy, getting enough exercise and on a good quality food that produces firm stools. Every dog is different though.... Firm stools are thought to help to express the glands during bowel movements. They really shouldn't be filling up so quickly; perhaps another chat with the vet next time you see him/her? |
| She eats Nutro, and we don't feed her table-scraps or any "human" food. I haven't thought to change her food and see if that would help, but with all the dogfood scares lately, i hate to switch! |
| Not every food works for every dog. Are her stools firm?
Which nutro? Nutro Max is the low end, Nutro Ultra something is the higher end I think. Nutro didn't agree with my dogs at all. |
Willowsprite wrote: What are you feeding her?
They really shouldn't need it done at all, if healthy, getting enough exercise and on a good quality food that produces firm stools. Every dog is different though.... They sure are! We have always given Bogart good quality food, his stools have always been firm. We give no junky treats. He rarely gets people food. A few months ago, he was not himself. A bit snappy and different. Out to the vets office. The dx-anal glands needed to be expressed. Doc completed the task, so far we are ok. It was surprising because we had never had a problem before. The vet stated some dogs need the expression from time to time. We'll have it rechecked at his yearly visit that is coming up. Good luck, hope your problem resolves soon. |
| yep, stools are firm--i have heard of dogs releasing the glands over a bowel movement, i'd guess she does this too since sometimes you just catch the smell, i'll definitely have to talk it over with the vet and groomer, since i'll be getting the expelled (AGAIN) |
| o'k i'm gonna just wade on in and ask.........how do you know when your dog has released its anal glands? how do you know they need to be expressed? my 6 month old norma, has been smelling from the back end for a few days, when my husband walked her today she was making like she wanted to go but couldn't, her bum was also very raw with a lump on it. took her to the vets he says she has an infection gave her a couple of shots, and a course of antibiotics, so is it an anal gland infection?? but how will i know when she is releasing them normally? |
leighpea wrote: Maggie May has an anal gland problem (cringe). The groomer releases them every 4-6 weeks, they are always full. Maggie releases them herself too. The first time was b/c she was scared, entering a friends house. Then because 2 small children came to visit. I didn't worry too much b/c both times i knew she was scared. Now however it's more often and not when she's just really scared. I think she did it in her sleep last night b/c i woke up smelling it. I don't know what to do, has anyone been thru this before?
Apparently removing them is pretty rough, the recovery is treachous and my vet doesn't seem to approve of it or do it. The groomer thinks its unusual that she is releasing it so often and that i need to dig further to figure this out. My boyfriend scolded her last week and said the worst amount ever came out...i don't know how she can have any of the fluid left at this point! I completely apologize for the gruesomeness of the topic but appreciate any bravesouls willing to offer up some advice. thanks leigh~ I had a vet tell me once that you don't want to manipulate the glad too much (kind of like if you bath a dog excessively it may cause skin irritation and therefore do more harm than good). I have a Wheaton terrier that used to go to the groomers every 4 weeks and he often had anal gland issues (i.e barking at someone while riding in the car--ewwww) to the point where I thought about having the gland expressed between groomings. When we moved and I couldn't find a decent groomer I started grooming him myself. I never expressed his gland and he rarely has a problem these days. Maybe it is just a coincidence.....but I definitely do not miss that smell!!  |
clarabo wrote: o'k i'm gonna just wade on in and ask.........how do you know when your dog has released its anal glands? how do you know they need to be expressed? my 6 month old norma, has been smelling from the back end for a few days, when my husband walked her today she was making like she wanted to go but couldn't, her bum was also very raw with a lump on it. took her to the vets he says she has an infection gave her a couple of shots, and a course of antibiotics, so is it an anal gland infection?? but how will i know when she is releasing them normally?
Poor, Norma. I don't know about her infection but the anal gland secretions have a very distinct (and unpleasant) smell. It isn't like a gas or bowel movement smell....much worse. |
| Welcome to the forum, Clarabo.
I'm sorry your girl is (and you are) going through this. Here is some GREAT info on anal glands. http://www.dr-dan.com/analsac.htm The best way to prevent a problem is to ensure that you dog has firm stools, so a good diet of a high quality kibble is the most important part. I don't think it's a guarantee that all will be well, but it's a good start. |
| Another site to show how to express the glands yourself, LOL, you get plenty of practice on a video dog:
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_anal_sacs.html |
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Once over the shock... I'm glad this site is so informative. |
| thank you folks that was very helpful, i'm not going to attempt it myself when the vet did it she was barking and yelping so i think i'd rather keep my digits and let him do it, although he did call her a sissy - how rude!
she has been so much better today but very boisterous which is unusual for her and snappy, i'm wondering if she is maybe coming into season?? oh yay!  |
| Oooo, how there's an ugly thought, a bitch in season and impacted anal glands........I'd be biting fingers too. |
| I had a samoyed dog years ago that had a problem with his anal glands...He started acted "strange" and agressive so to speak...in fact his anal glad was infected causing tremendous pain. We did have the surgery to correct it and yes, it was quite a big deal back then. This happened almost 30 years ago...I would imagine the surgery has progressed at this point in time.
If she does not express those glands, either herself or you or the groomer or whoever, they run the risk of getting infected or impacted. And if they stink, well, that's what they do! They are anal glands! I would talk to the Vet about changing the food as well...There are some very high quality commercial dog foods. Just beware and read the labels. Good luck! |
| My Wheaten developed this problem until he was expressing his glands constantly. I could not even feel them and I am a former groomer. I completely eliminated the problem 100 % by taking him off kibble and feeding him only brown rice, raw eggs, raw chicken wings, vegetables and raw sm/med beef bones (at least every 2-3 days. I notice that the discharge comes back even with the smallest amount of kibble in his diet and if I don't give him the raw bones frequently enough. I am so relieved that this combination works that I haven't dared to play around with the diet combination to see if there is anything I can eliminate and still get the same results. I also give him vitamins. He has stinky feet which smell like wet fritos and that smell is almost as bad as the anal glands - maybe it is from his new diet - don't think he had this problem before. |
| Some years ago I had a male who had a kink in the ducts that discharged his anal glands. He was unable to empty them naturally due to the blockage. The vet called it an "architectural problem" and she showed me how to glove-up, use a little lubricant and express them myself. I had to empty them about every two weeks and it saved a lot of money over the years.
After awhile, he would let me know when it needed to be done by standing by the door in a certain way that I came to understand. I would ask him if he needed a "butt-check" and he would hop up and down eagerly in response. We would go outside and he would stand patiently until I had done my thing, washed him off (it often dribbled down the fur) and then he would run around like a happy-crazy dog. I guess it must have felt good to have the pressure relieved. I did this all his life. It was no big thing but for some reason my wife never volunteered to learn the technique. |
| Hey Richard my world is the reverse of yours.
I've been expressing my Dalmo's anal gland (just the left one gets blocked) for years. Unfortunately he doesnt stand patiently but runs away.  So DH has to hold him for me. DH is vehemently determined NOT to learn the process. 
Mim |
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