I have a mini Dachshund and I hope this is not serious but it is gross but here it goes..my dog sometimes has this kinda metallic smelling liquid that just randomly squirts out of his bottom. I thought it was his anal glands so I had them popped about 2 weeks ago and he hadn't done it since so I thought it was okay. Just a few moments ago it happened again! It's not alot but it's gross and smelly. What is this? Can anyone help me? I don't want him to be really sick or anything and die :( Can someone point me in the right direction?
2007-08-17 15:33:41 · 23 answers · asked by Neverender 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sounds like he's having an issue with those anal glands, call your vet and see what she/he thinks. Perhaps you could add more "roughage" to the diet to help express them naturally when pooping instead of just when they are "bursting at the seams."
2007-08-17 15:42:59 · answer #1 · answered by nikiandneish 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It does "read" as if it is anal glands. Sometimes when younger they need them expressed every week. Hopefully, when a little older your doxie will outgrow it. I have no idea why you would need rubber gloves as you are not touching anything "yuckie". Have a paper towel handy to clean up what comes out and to wipe off the "bottom". There are directions on the net for doing it but if you have never done it before, it would be best for your vet to teach you. Would be good for the vet to check too as they can get infected and if left undrained, they can actually rupture. Usually they let you know by "scooting" around on carpeting. Talk to your vet before switching to any different foods too. I suspect your doxie is going to be just fine with some "people" help.
2007-08-25 15:40:32 · answer #2 · answered by sagebrushdelite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's okay. Dog owners eventually become immune to gross.
It sounds like your dog might have a problem with his anal glands. Sometimes, they're just really bad, and you have to go have them squeezed every few weeks. I had a dachshund that was like that. It's also possible he has a minor infection of an anal gland. Check in with your vet to have him looked at.
2007-08-17 15:40:44 · answer #3 · answered by Emmy 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think the right direction is to your car, point it in the direction of your vets office, and go! Dogs can be quite gross in some ways, but generally these things don't happen so quickly (at least in my experience). The vet will probably want a "sample" to run tests...so come prepared with gloved hands and a zip lock bag! :(
2007-08-22 14:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by marianna_martineau 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anal sac problem. Some dogs need manual expression weekly, have the vet show you how to do it, invest in some latex gloves and some dawn dishsoap for cleaning up afterwards.
Change his diet to a good food. www.eaglepack.com or Innova EVO
Eagle pack has cooked corn, and it is 99% digestible unlike "cheap" grocery brands, also three kinds of healty meat, check out the website. Alot of people think corn causes allergies, it is not on the list of the top 7 allergy causing foods for dogs...
2007-08-17 15:47:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kiki B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Point you in the right direction? I would point the dog in the right direction, away from you when he squirts!! Nah, it sounds like the anal glands need doing again, and a more fiberous diet to help. :)
2007-08-23 19:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by greyghost_84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like anal glands to me. The smell is like a ripe garbage can. The fact that they are expelling fluid them selves is good. on one of my dogs you can push in around the anus and they express well. You want the stuff to come out and if the dog is expelling the fluid its good, even if smelly..
2007-08-17 15:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd bring him back to the vets and see if the anal gland need to be expressed again or if there an infection going on.
It should not smell like metal.
2007-08-17 15:49:33 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Certainly sounds like anal gland issues. I have some clients that I express twice a month. And trust me, each dog DOES smell different, and have different colors and consistencies in their anal glad excretions.
Geeze I WISH I didn't know that! LOL
2007-08-17 15:52:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
You need to take it to the vet with a sample of the stuff and i know it sounds gross but aw well it could help so do it!
Good luck hope he is ok
2007-08-25 11:28:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋