2007-01-04 10:34:38 · 6 answers · asked by Isabel J 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There are 2 glands right at the rectum and most dogs express them natural by doing the scooting across the floor or outside in the yard. Most groomers offer the service because alot of times the dogs don't empty them all the way or they can't for whatever reason. If they become full they can rupture and make the dogs very sick. So if your groomer offer the service let them check their anal glands.
2007-01-04 10:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by Desirae C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are what they sound like. Dogs have two anal glands. They are inside the rectum. Normally a dog does not have problems with these glands.
We had a dog that did have a problem with one of the glands. He would sit and drag his butt across the floor when it was full. These should empty when the dog has a bowel movement. When they do not empty they itch and can become infected. The Vet can express it for the dog. Most Vets will do surgery if it is an ongoing problem. We discovered if our dog had very long daily walks this helped him. After the long walk he would have a heavy bowel movement. The Vet was going to do surgery. (about $500.00) to remove the one anal gland. We had to put the dog to sleep for another reason.
BUT, I would not allow a groomer to express anal glands every time the dog is groomed. It is not necessary nor healthy for the dog to do this for no reason. Nature should take care of these glands without any help from us..............I am going to ask my groomer if she does that. If she does, it will be the last time she touches my dogs.
2007-01-04 10:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anal sacs (also called "anal glands") are two small glands just inside your pet's anus. The material secreted into these glands is thick and foul smelling. Most animals can empty these glands voluntarily for scent marking or in self defense (like a skunk might do).
Domestic animals have largely lost their ability to empty these sacs voluntarily. Walking around and normal defecation serves to empty the glands but some animals become unable to empty their glands on their own at all. The sacs become impacted and uncomfortable. Dogs with impacted anal sacs usually scoot their rear on the ground in an attempt to empty the glands. Some dogs will lick their anal area and other dogs will chase their tails. Cats often lick the fur off just under their tails.
2007-01-04 10:47:55 · answer #3 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to feel bad about. Most groomers clean anal glands when they bath the dog but it wouldn't hurt to mention it to the groomer. It doesn't make you a bad mom.
2016-03-29 08:01:41 · answer #4 · answered by Christa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not really poop, it's actually a scent gland, but it still smells pretty bad. Usually the natural...use...of the area empties the glands, but if they get clogged up, it causes irritation in the dog's...area, so it's best to make sure they're functioning properly by emptying them out.
2007-01-04 10:45:36 · answer #5 · answered by chrisatmudd 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are glands that have, esentially, poop in them near the dogs anus - Don't worry about it and just let the groomer clean them!
2007-01-04 10:37:34 · answer #6 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋