has anyone ever heard of dogs having to have their anal glands massaged.i was told that this was common if they started to smell and that you could esp tell on inside dogs. i thought they just needed a bath. this is a serious question
2007-02-03 20:23:45 · 8 answers · asked by TBALL 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Here is a How-To site, with animated interactive instructions> http://www.marvistavet.com/html/anal_sacs.html
2007-02-03 20:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My mom had a dachshund who had "anal leakage". Nasty stuff, smelled like bad fish. Anyway my mom would take her to the vet where they would squeeze them out. After a while, my mom got sick of paying for it, so she tried it a few times (with rubber gloves on, of course). It wasn't easy, and she didn't do it as good, so the glands would fill up faster. We finally figured that if we just let the dog lick her butt (my mom hated when she did, so she'd not let the dog do this before), it wouldn't drip and get on stuff.
Don't know if this really answers your question, but yes, there are anal glands in dogs, and they stink badly.
2007-02-04 04:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by tincan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog gets his anal glands expressed at the vet's office. Vet does this during the rectal exam.
The groomer expresses the glands by applying pressure outside the anus.
2007-02-04 04:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by shendley04 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i never heard of them being messaged but my dogs go every 6 weeks to get groomed and have there anal glands emptied so if there bothering your dog go to your local dog groomers and they will do it for normally nothing or it may be a small fee like 5 dollars at the most hope this helps you
2007-02-04 04:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by sarah_see_123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are some breeds like cavaliers that are more prone to anal gland problems. The dogs can't empty them so a trip to the vets is called for so they can be "massaged" or "squeezed" to be emptied. It doesn't smell too good! a bit like off fish, if you notice your dog scooting about on his/her bum that normal means they need emptying.
2007-02-04 05:45:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes have them extracted any groomer, vet or yourself ( if trained) can do it... some are prone to anal gland issues ,, some get problems because of a bad diet.
2007-02-04 07:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
serious answer - YES
take the thumb and index finger - go about an inch outside the anus
apply gentle pressure and squeeze towards the anus a couple of times -
then wash the doggie hiney - and
Wash your hands with soap and water
they will feel better - and your house will smell better!
2007-02-04 04:28:33 · answer #7 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-04 04:56:46 · answer #8 · answered by your name here 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋