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2006-09-11 14:53:15 · 19 answers · asked by Medusa 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It is probably that her anal gland needs to be expressed. My chihuahua had the same thing. If you look at the anus, one side of it will appear swollen. That's the gland. When it's expressed, a clear smelly fluid comes out. I took mine to the vet since it seemed to be so swollen and impacted. When dogs rub their butts on the ground, they are trying to express their anal glands. It's kinda gross so don't let them do it on your bed or carpet! Most groomers will express the dog's glands as a part of the grooming process.
2006-09-11 15:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When was the last time your had her anal glands emptied? Although most dogs that have anal glands keep them emptied automatically, however sometimes that fluid backs up and is not excreted like it should be, when the dog has a bowel movement.
When that happens, a human needs to manually interfere and manually empty these glands. There are two glands, one on each side of the anus.
If you have never done this before for your dog, then allow me to suggest that you contact a knowledgeable groomer with experience in emptying anal glands or speak with your vet or one of the vet techs at the vets office. You can be trained how to empty these glands for you dog, it is a very quick process and does require that the back end of te dog be thoroughly washed with dog shampoo as this liquid has a very strong odor.
She will start to rub her tush across floor surfaces, you want to get those glands emptied asap because that odor is difficult to get out of carpets and clothing.
2006-09-11 15:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by Angel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She probably has impacted anal glands. The vet will need to express it. You can do it at home but it is truly not worth it when you can have the vet do it. Good luck. My mother in law has pugs and they are sweeties.
2006-09-11 15:11:03 · answer #3 · answered by Proud to be an American 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes many years ago I had a small dog like yours and had a similar problem took to the vet and turned out was a broken scent glad that had ruptured in that area the vet perscribed a ointment and problem went away hope it helps you!
2006-09-11 15:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by dementiastateofmind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet and some groomers know how to smush the butthole to get that stinky fluid out. If she starts dragging her hind end on the ground that is a sign she needs her stinky gland emptied. My pomeranian used to get that, and my mom's pom gets his gland emptied every time he gets groomed. You really don't want that stuff to get on your furniture because it will never come out. It will stink forever!
2006-09-11 15:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Impacted anal glands. Especially problematic in little dogs. Get a cotton ball hold it over her anal opening and squeeze around the anus. If you cannot bring yourself to do this take her to a vet.
2006-09-11 14:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jimfix 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds like her anal glands need to be cleaned, a vet or even the groomer can do it, I think you could do it ,but not sure how, they are glands right inside the anal area.
best to check with groomer or vet.
2006-09-11 16:29:27 · answer #7 · answered by axelrod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has a Kidney Infection you need to bring her to the Vet's Office ASAP so he can treat her with the meds that she needs to correct the problem my dog had the same problem she's been on meds 3wks now she has 1 more week to go at least we caught it in time.Good Luck
2006-09-11 14:56:26 · answer #8 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
its a dog stink gland...its a normal thing, don't worry...go to the vet, and they will squeeze it out....its gross, I no most dogs, squeeze there butts on the grass and do it themselves, but some need help...
2006-09-11 14:55:24 · answer #9 · answered by Sigrid 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have three pugs and that has never happened before. Go to the vet right now!!
2006-09-11 14:55:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋