My dogs anal glands burst. She got meds and I was told that if they don't heal rit wrll cost $800. Then I read on my vets website that if the dog has this operation recovery is fair and there is a big chance that she wrill lose all control of her bowels.
Drid anyone ever get theirr dog this operatrion? Did they lose control? Drd they come out normal?
2006-09-07 10:36:42 · 3 answers · asked by lissamarfin 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
In all the years I worked at vet clinics, I have seen this surgery done about 60 times, and only one had control problems after...and he had some issues BEFORE.
ZIf you have it done, have a vet do it that is very good at it. It is not that hard, and a good surgeon should have no problem.
2006-09-07 11:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have worked for vets for over 20 years and have assisted in anal gland removal many times. not 1 of the dogs lost control of their bowels. sometimes the Internet can be very misleading. you don't know for sure who wrote the article. was it written by a vet or some kook. before looking it up on the web call the vet and get from the horses mouth.
2006-09-07 20:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by basque girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a risk you take. I know some dogs who have had anal glands removed as they filled frequently and caused problems. The 2 that I knew had no further problems.Most dogs will be fine but a percentage will have rectal incontinence.
2006-09-07 17:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by darcys_wifey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋