2007-02-17 02:55:49 · 7 answers · asked by Sweets 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
That's not anal glands, that's a yeast infection. it might be complicated with a bacterial infection as well. Take her to the vet, she needs to be examined, and possibly needs antibiotics, if there is bacteria.
Give her two acidophilus capsules a day, particularly if she is on antibiotics. If there is a lack of acidophilus in the system to balance the yeast, the yeast will take over, and that is what causes the smell. Any health store or pharmacy will have them. The label will be "lactobacillus acidophilus".
Acidophilus strengthens the immune system, and is one of the active ingredients in yoghurt. Many dogs like yoghurt for a treat.
2007-02-17 05:46:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your pet checked by a vet immediately.
I found this article on the web:
Expressing the anal glands
Normally the anal sacs are about the size of a kidney bean and difficult to feel beneath the skin surrounding the rectum. As they become impacted they increase in size until they feel like grapes or walnuts beneath the skin. It is at this stage that they should be expressed. Since the secretion smells so bad, it is a good idea to do this at bath time. To express the normal glands you just put a finger on each side of the rectum on the outside edges of the anal sacs. You then press towards the rectum, up and inward to trap the sacs. If a fluid is not expressed then you need assistance from your veterinarian. The secretion may have thickened or you haven't mastered the technique.
If the secretion is inspisated (thickened) your veterinarian may need to give a sedative and pass a catheter into the duct of the gland. The anal sac is filled with water and worked until the secretion can be removed. Often times the sacs are then filled with an antibiotic ointment to kill the infection. If the gland has abscessed and broken out to the skin surface the wound must be debrided and flushed with an antiseptic solution daily until the wound heals from the inside out. This is painful, costly and dangerous. Systemic antibiotics must also be used when the glands have abscessed. - Produced by Dr Dan
2007-02-17 03:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by GreatHomes&Loans 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you've never done it before this is really best done by a veterinarian. It sounds like it could be something more than anal glands. I would have a veterinarian check her out. They can give you tips on how to express the glands.
2007-02-17 03:07:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
sounds like they need to be done. I have yet to master the technique and have had vets try to show me how. Plus sometime they can get infected so they would know if she needs antibiotics or not. If you really want to learn, ask the vet to show you how. Some vets will (some won't)
2007-02-17 03:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by ALM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never mastered this skill. If needed, let the vet. do it. These glands can get infected.
2007-02-17 03:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ewww, you don't wanna do this yourself! Take her to the vet!
2007-02-17 03:13:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You take her to a groomer or vet and have it done.
2007-02-17 03:07:05 · answer #7 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋