smelled a very terrible scent (fishy). Do male dogs spray when they are scared? I've never encountered anything like this before and what can be done to have it never happen again other than for me to be more graceful around him.
2007-03-05 12:47:27 · 10 answers · asked by a3ksj 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your puppy probably expelled his anal glands. This happens very often when dogs get startled. In the anus, there are two small glands that carry a fluid in them. If you watch your dog, just after he defecates, he will probably bob his tail up and down a few times- this is him trying to empty these glands. This is a natural thing and can't really be prevented; some dogs just do it when they're scared. The good news is, most puppies grow out of it. You don't see too many adult dogs who have this problem. The only thing you can really do is try to be more graceful :)
The smell of anal glands is probably the worst smell I've ever smelled, and I would suggest that you wash your sheets to get rid of it.. The quicker you do it the better, once the secretion sets in, it will be harder to get rid of.
2007-03-05 12:55:13 · answer #1 · answered by allisoncooke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs, of either gender, may wet the floor a little when they are startled. This is probably what you were smelling. As long as he feels comfortable and secure in the home (and you don't trip over him anymore) then you probably won't have any more trouble with this. If it becomes a problem, though, you might want to consult a pet trainer.
2007-03-05 20:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by Susan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess you really did scare him the poor thing! He must have express his anal glands just a bit. That's the fishy smell. Pee doesn't have that kind of smell.
Be more careful next time! Now go and find the poor thing and apologies :)
2007-03-05 20:55:17 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably voided his anal glands - that happens when dogs get scared. I'm sure you're not traumatizing your dog, so I wouldn't worry about it happening again.
Voiding anal glands is part of "doggie maintenance" but shouldn't be done too often, and unfortunately, there is not much that can be done to prevent them from emptyiung them when they are scared !
You'll find more information here
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_anal_sacs.html
2007-03-05 20:53:05 · answer #4 · answered by Dr_Babs 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They don't spray but he may have just urinated a little. The fishy smell could be the result of something he ate.
2007-03-05 20:51:23 · answer #5 · answered by KC 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he emptied his anal sacs dogs do it when they r scared or when they mark their territory. my beagle does it every so often don't worry they have better control over them as they get older
and more confident. doesn't it smell awful though?: ]
2007-03-05 20:54:51 · answer #6 · answered by becca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs sometimes tend to do that. They pee sometimes if they get scared.
2007-03-05 20:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by iamtheprincesstaylor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh lol he got to excited and pudded all over dont worry it will stop soon my dog used to do that
he will get better i wouldnt call it spray i guess its more like smelly pee pee juice
2007-03-05 20:53:38 · answer #8 · answered by Here i am 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you might want to have to look first before you get out of bed okay i have to do that myself and i learned my lesson
2007-03-05 21:15:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs may do this if they get frightened.
2007-03-05 20:54:12 · answer #10 · answered by Tiger 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋