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Post by BorderTerrier on Mar 24, 2013 10:37:41 GMT
Recently, my dog Earl has had his anal glands checked over and released. The reason being, he has been wiping his rear across the ground and looking uncomfortable. The vet advised me to re-visit if he did it again. He hasn't, but my mum has said she'd been noticing a familiar smell like the one we smelt t the vets when the anal glands were being released. Earl hasn't been acting as down, but just a tad more down than usual, and then there's my mum smelling things. Does anyone have an idea of whether or not I should re-visit the vets and let them have a look? I am very curious with what my mum can smell, to be honest! So, any advice?  |
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Post by charlottte on Mar 24, 2013 10:50:43 GMT
If you can smell it, it could be that the smell is lingering.
Or it could be leaking. Jasper had this at one point, I can't remember the technical name for it.
We took Jasper back for a check up on his stitches (had a leg op) and asked then, he was put on antibiotics.
Could be worth ringing up and asking for some advice?
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Post by BorderTerrier on Mar 24, 2013 10:56:23 GMT
Thank you Charlotte, That's a very sensible idea, likely to get us somewhere  |
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Post by charlottte on Mar 24, 2013 10:59:45 GMT
I feel your pain, the smell of anal glands is not something you forget in a hurry!
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Post by petitsfilous on Mar 24, 2013 11:14:10 GMT
Tip - Pop a few flakes of All Bran/Bran Flakes into his food each week as a treat. Should help keep his glands clear. |
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Post by charlottte on Mar 24, 2013 11:59:48 GMT
Jasper had impacted glands recently due to his horrific eating habits (he wouldn't eat much)
If he gets wet food he gets a handful of bran flakes in.
Bone meal also helps but I choose not to give jasper bones as he guards and gulps food.
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Post by gladys on Mar 24, 2013 13:30:40 GMT
Grated carrot in his food will help too. |
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Post by charlottte on Mar 24, 2013 16:18:11 GMT
Ooh, never heard that one Gladys, will give it a try!
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Post by fatamorgana on Mar 24, 2013 16:18:18 GMT
Raw fed dogs don't get problems with anal glands as their stools are quite hard and thus help to empty the glands correctly.
Have you considered learning how to check and empty your dogs glands. Your vet or vet nurse should be able to show you how.
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Post by petitsfilous on Mar 24, 2013 16:24:46 GMT
P@H Groom Room do anal gland squeezing (nice) although they can't do it quite as invasive as vets can.
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Post by fatamorgana on Mar 24, 2013 16:30:46 GMT
You mean at P&H the glands are emptied from outside? Is it as effective as emptying from inside?
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Post by petitsfilous on Mar 24, 2013 16:37:21 GMT
You mean at P&H the glands are emptied from outside? Is it as effective as emptying from inside? I'm not quite sure as I don't work in the groom room. |
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Post by petitsfilous on Mar 24, 2013 16:38:00 GMT
P.S. You need a display pic. That bald guy creeps me out lol
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Post by charlottte on Mar 24, 2013 16:49:00 GMT
I work at a groomers and we express externally.
It's not AS effective but the amount we get out of some dogs is amazing!
Jasper only had to have his done once, I held him and my boss expressed, which is how we found out they were slightly impacted. I took him to the vets a week later as he still wasn't right, they were expressed internally and there was only a small amount in there so it's good for keeping full glands at bay.
Also itsn't not as invasive and most dogs don't mind having it done. Just need to make sure you give their backside a good wash afterwards to get rid of the rancid smell lol!
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Post by caz2golden on Mar 24, 2013 16:49:58 GMT
Did the vet give any reason to Earls glands filling up and not emptying regularly?
Could it be related to diet (some foods create more waste products / toxins than others)?
Is his stools good consistency (firm) so that the action of pooing should release glands?
Does he have a reason like a duct issue which means he can not release glands himself?
Is it healthy to have them emptied regularly or does it encourage them not to empty regularly?
Never had any real problem with my two, Phoebe used to do stinkers but with a change of food she seems fine!!
I would always say if you are worried about a health issue, seek a vets opinion even if it is just a phone call for advice.
EDIT:
Looking online looks like diets high in carbohydrate can be contributing factor.
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