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ddd0102 Member  Posts: 22 |
posted 01-08-2004 05:18 AM
 
My puppy has had he anal glands popped 3 times already (8 months) and is acting as she needs them done again. Is this normal? I thought once a year would be good (per vet). Some dogs never. What else could it be? She is at her butt mainly right before she needs to stool. IP: Logged |
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puggleowner Member Posts: 228 |
posted 01-08-2004 09:09 AM
Our 9 month puppy is the same way- we've already had her anal glands emptied twice by the vet, but the last time I did it myself-- I know it sounds gross, but it's really not that bad, and can save you time and money especially if your dog needs it frequently. If you type in "emptying anal glands" on a search engine, lots of stuff will pop up- that's how I got instructions. Otherwise, I believe someone posted instructions a while back on this site if you want to search the posts. Hope this helps. IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 01-08-2004 09:14 AM
Did your vet give you an idea of why your pup may not be able to excrete his anal gland naturally? I would look at the diet for starters, what kind of stool is your pup having when he goes? A normal firm stool should empty the anal glad as it passes. IP: Logged |
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MistressKela Member Posts: 275 |
posted 01-08-2004 10:58 AM
Some pups need it done all the time...for the rest of their lives. Its a dirty part of grooming but someones gotta do it. We used to get some dogs in every single month that desperately needed them done every single month! Yuck =P Its not as horrible once youve done it 100 times =D IP: Logged |
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ddd0102 Member Posts: 22 |
posted 01-08-2004 11:28 AM
Her stool is solid and regular. Iams puppy food so I would so good stuff. Not sure as to why it would be happening. IP: Logged |
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puttin510 Member Posts: 1179 |
posted 01-08-2004 12:30 PM
Just have a groomer of vet walk you thru the procedure. Yours just needs it more often. See if there is something medically wrong, if not just deal with it every so often, whenever needed. No big deal. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Hsellars New Member  Posts: 9 |
posted 01-12-2004 12:48 PM
Are all dogs supposed to have their anal glands popped? I have never done it to any of my dogs. My aunt used to work for a pet grooming place and she used to do it there, but she is the only one that I have ever heard of doing it so I never did it to my dogs. IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 01-12-2004 01:04 PM
No, most dogs can empty their glands all on their own. It's the way nature intended for it to be done. I think small dogs in particular tend to have problems, and improper diet can also cause problems. I winced when you said "anal glands popped" - they are just being expressed, not popped!
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puttin510 Member Posts: 1179 |
posted 01-12-2004 01:50 PM
I know, Popped is a scarey word. LOL My poodle needs it here and there and my terrier mix, I can not find any bulge at all back there. If you can feel bulges around the anis at about 4 and 8 o clock and it never changes, it may be needed. ask your very to show you how to express, not pop the glands. Most groomers do it. If asked. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 01-12-2004 01:58 PM
Although this is not a complicated thing to learn to do...I really would suggest that everyone have a professional show them how the first time. Anal tissue is delicate and can be torn if not careful, same with taking an anal temperature. I winced when I saw the word "popped" too. OUCH! IP: Logged |
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MistressKela Member Posts: 275 |
posted 01-12-2004 03:59 PM
If your dog scoots his butt around on the carpet....he needs them done. Most larger dogs do not need them done. Many small dogs like chihuahuas and small poodles do need them done. If you see him scooting...ask the vet about it the next time you go. And to the person who said they were feeding Iams food....change the brand. Iams is horrible and that is a bad bad company. Google "iams" and "boycott" and read a few of the links. IP: Logged |
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ddd0102 Member Posts: 22 |
posted 01-13-2004 05:10 AM
Ok!!! I get it I should not have said "popped", didn't mean to freak everyone out....lol. I never heard that Iams was bad, the vet hasn't mentioned it. But she is on ID perscription food from the vet right now because we think she has an ulcer. Could her Iams food have caused it? What about Science Diet then? I have tried their treats and she loves them. Other thoughts? Now I am worried that I have been feeding her crap! IP: Logged |
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puggleowner Member Posts: 228 |
posted 01-13-2004 05:45 AM
It's not the quality of Iams food that's in question, it's the methods of creating that food-- Iams does extensive and cruel animal testing, especially on dogs for it's dog products, and it is just wrong for a company boasting the best food for the "life or your pet" to be torturing other dogs in the process, dogs who will never have a chance to be pets and live a happy life. IP: Logged |
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ddd0102 Member Posts: 22 |
posted 01-13-2004 05:47 AM
That's sad! Thanks for the info and I will research too. IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 01-13-2004 06:08 AM
You might check the FOOD FOR THOUGHT thread to get you started on food research. I think the only food I would buy from a regular pet store at this point is Natural Balance (found at Petco). Maisey found a new food at PetSmart that seemed okay (called BLUE), but I have yet to see it at any of my local PetSmarts.
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