Our neighbours' basset are having intense issues with it's anial glands - has had frequent infections, , gets them empties regually, but it sonessn't help the licking etc , once when emptied they even had blood in the excretion... The vet sugested an operation to remove the glands, ... Does anyone have any imput on such a topic ?? Please????
2007-01-15 07:28:28 · 4 answers · asked by T. M 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
On of my dogs had to have the surgery to remove the anal glands for the exact problem you describe. After it was done it was no big deal and we were happy to have done it. The dog never missed them.
Prior to the surgery we tried everything (pumpkin added to the food, antibiotics, regular squeezing at the vet). In an attempt to save the cost of the surgery, I even went so far as having the vet teach me to do it myself. My wife decided that it was time for the surgery when the dog wouldn't turn it's back on me out of fear that it was time to have them expressed again.
BY THE WAY. The substance that comes from the anal glands has to be one of the most noxious substances on earth. I have often commented to our vet that if he could collect all the excretions he could put the maker of pepper spray and mace out of business.
2007-01-15 07:43:40 · answer #1 · answered by I don't know is OK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep... When the anal glands become a regular problem, removal is the best course of action for the pet. The glands aren't necessary or vital, much like our appendix. The dog will be happier and more comfortable in the long run.
It's a pretty 'normal' surgery, at least for the clinic I worked for. We had at least one AG removal a week.
Saves on the return vet visits also!
Healing time for the pet is the same as a spay or neuter. He will have to be kept relatively quite for 14 days post surgery (although with a basset, that's pretty easy!).
2007-01-15 15:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by o b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, sometimes when their anal glands continue to get infected, the only cure is to remove them, then the problem is finished permanently. I believe this would be the best option....and the cheapest in the longrun.
2007-01-15 15:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is an ongoing problem, then I think the vet is right. I'm sure if there was another way, the vet would have told you. It's going to cost them more to keep going to the vet for the same problems.
2007-01-15 15:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by ஐ♥Gin♥ஐ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋