my 9 month old female cocker spaniel looks like she has balls from behind......I am not really sure of what is going on and I am wondering if there might be a home remedy rather than seeing a vet?? any advice out there?
2006-11-30 16:32:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Cockers have anal sacs that usually have to be drained every month to 6 weeks, usually when you have them groomed they express them at that time, what you need to do is place your fingers on each side of her rectum and gently squeeze. Its a smelly process considering what end you are working with, but its very uncomfortable for them as well. It can cause infections, and intestinal problems. If nothing is expelled then take her to vet, they can clean out her anal sacs and make you both feel better.
2006-11-30 16:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by txemt372 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog needs a vet. There is a gland in the anus of dogs which help to scent mark territory, and it is not just with the males. This gland can become infected, and cause the dog to die if not taken care of. I'll wager that the dogs feces smells worse than ever. This is a sign of the infected gland. Take the dog in soon.
2006-12-01 00:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by Darqblade 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is that big I would take her to the vet my dog looked like he had balls at the end when he was dying of lymphoma because of the tumors.
But if it isn't that bad she might need her glands squeezed. It's really messy so I would take her to the vet for that too.
2006-12-01 00:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by Megan B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can not say for sure but sometimes the anus swells up just before they come into heat.
2006-12-01 00:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by Gentle Giant Canines 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs have ( I dont know the tech. Name of it ) I call them stink glands in there rear you can do it or your vet but if you squeeze the back hips togeather it will relieve it....PS....It will stink really really bad...Have fun and good luck.
2006-12-01 02:10:42 · answer #5 · answered by tracy_baker47246 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She sounds like her anal sacs are inflamed. They may need to be expressed. Don't try this your self, the smell will never leave the house.
2006-12-01 00:36:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs swell up a bit when they're going into heat, are you sure its not just that, she's in the right age range for it
2006-12-01 00:36:17 · answer #7 · answered by Taldeara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her to the Damn Vet!
2006-12-01 00:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by Joseph R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋