Hello there I have a Male Lhaso Apso dog of two years , not being either crude or vulgar I wish to ask this my friend who also has the same breed says that they have a gland near the rectum which periodically needs squeezing to release fluid build up is she correct in this and does a vet need to do the treatment or can you direct me to a website where I can read about this im a qualified nurse and possibly could do it myself if advised as to whether this is a true fact or not??.
2007-03-02 01:29:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
My lhasa apso lived till 18. Trust me its the anal glands. Get a vet to do it. Its very sensitive and it smells horrible. Dont do it yourself they know how to do it. That is an area where it can easily be infected. Dont do it yourself. Yes it needs to be cleaned out. Some groomers do it for you. But most wont. Most dogs feel humiliated by this. Wouldnt you? Anyways a vet is there for these reasons.
2007-03-02 01:54:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually a sac of fluid near their rectum. All dogs (not just lhasa apsos) have them. Most dogs expel them on their own when they poop, but if they have soft stool or if the anal sacs are infected, they may not be able to express on their own. You will need a vet or a veterinary nurse to express them for you. Sometimes a groomer can do this for you as well, however, if they are infected it is best if a vet does it so they can see if they are infected & whether or not your dog needs antibiotics.
If they get full and need to be expressed, the usual signs are dragging/scooting hind end, and biting/chewing at their hind end.
2007-03-02 02:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by Biz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are the anal glands, one each side of the rectum.
Dogs do not need these emptying routinely, but some dogs do have a problem when they get blocked. The symptoms of this are frequent licking of that area, scooting across the floor and - if they get infected- an appalling smell! If your dog has no symptons, leave well alone. If he does need them emptying, take him to the vet the first time & ask him/her to show you how to do it.
2007-03-02 02:25:04 · answer #3 · answered by anwen55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dog's anal glands are NOT causing a problem, I say leave them alone.
If you're having him professionally groomed then it's likely that your groomer is doing it as part of the package (you can ask them).
If his glands DO need to be expressed, have the vet or groomer show you how, it is very easy. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T LOOK OR HAVE YOUR FACE OR HAIR IN THE WAY....nothing worse than anal gland "juice" in your face/hair...trust me on this......I do it while they're in the bathtub just before I wash them, easiest to clean up this way.
2007-03-02 03:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, this is true of all dogs. They have 2 glands called anal glands which fill up and need emptying on a regular basis. This is a job for a vet really, or you could get advice from a vet as to how to correctly empty them. Most vet practices charge very little for doing this procedure. It is a BAD idea for you to attempt to di it before knowing how to do it properly. You'll most likely need someone to restrain him if you are to do it yourself!
2007-03-02 02:01:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are talking about the dog’s anal glands. It may be best for your vet to show you how to express the anal glands so as to ensure that you carry out this procedure correctly. There are many good websites which offer advise on everything you need to know about anal glands, one of which is :-
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1571&articleid=510
2007-03-02 03:07:07 · answer #6 · answered by Kennel Club Experts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best to let a groomer or vet do it. I actually had the ones on my English Bulldog removed, much easier and less smelly! Your vet can advise you further
2007-03-04 07:41:42 · answer #7 · answered by TheatreFan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what a bloody stupid call for a dogs. he's not a teddy undergo or dolly. supply the animal a dignified call quite of a ludicrous one. because he's oriental in starting place why no longer discover an oriental sounding call? i understand someone who's lhasa is termed 'Ah choo'.
2016-12-05 03:38:05 · answer #8 · answered by cheathem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its correct i have just had my dog done at the vets they insert finger and burst it .but i don't think its a DIY but you can try They will tell you by dragging their backside along the ground or go round in circles while sat and some people confuse it with worms
2007-03-04 08:09:33 · answer #9 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋