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ddiedre · 11-06-2005, 06:36 AM

My little Jig was observed dragging his bottom across the carpet this morning. I know he does't have worms. He was just at the vet last week. I heard that Yorkies do this when their anal glands need to be emptied.

I do my dogs grooming and I always thought that I did a pretty good job, but since he's been trying to bite his butt and drag himself maybe I missed something.

How do you do the anal glands?

Dawn

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Thorsmomma · 11-06-2005, 07:13 AM

I am so glad that you asked that! I was wonder what that was and how it is performed!!! Good question!

Yorkielove123 · 11-06-2005, 07:45 AM

Me too!!!!!!!!! Bounce, when he gets nervous, lets out this nasty smell from his anal glands. Well I'm guessing it is his anal glands because it is rank smelling. It doesn't smell like he tooted it is a different smell.

Thorsmomma · 11-06-2005, 07:49 AM

And where are they located? I mean I know they are back there with the anus but...where?

txshopper73 · 11-06-2005, 07:49 AM

Injury can happen from doing it on your own without experience. Best bet is to have a vet or your groomer do it. JMO

bettyeanne · 11-06-2005, 07:59 AM

We only allow our vet [that we trust] to express Toto's! An "idiot" vet bruised her little gland and it was very painful and she couldn't poop for two days!!

amanda350 · 11-06-2005, 08:41 AM

When I was 16 I worked at a groomers bathing animals and one of my jobs was anal gland expressing...Let me tell ya, there is nothing worse than squeezing a gallon of nasty brown liquid out of a Rottweiler's butt!!! (exageration on the gallon, but it was alot!) I found it harder to do on smaller dogs as you have to pull the tail up and well you know Yorkies don't really have tails!!!! I took Tucker to a groomers and had them do it for $5.00 cause he was scooting his butt also.. If you really want to do it yourself, which I do not recommend, you have to hold him still and pull up the tail until it looks like his butthole is sticking out, then you take your thumb and forefinger and gently squeeze both sides of his butthole. It is more comfortable and cleaner to do this in the tub.. Do not squeeze hard, it doesn't take much to get it out..It is gross but it's kinda like popping a pimple..Good Luck!! But let me tell ya from LOTS of experience...It is SOOOO worth the $5.00......

mustangbee · 11-06-2005, 10:12 AM

Princess goes to her vet to have that done.
I have no idea where to begin on that one.
And really, I think I'll keep it that way.
Good Luck!

KellyV · 11-06-2005, 11:16 AM

When I get my yorkie, I'd like to groom it myself, but this is something I'd rather pay to have done... How often do you need to have the anal glands expressed?

Does anybody have any book / website recommendations for grooming guideliens?

Yorkie_Mama · 11-06-2005, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by amanda350

When I was 16 I worked at a groomers bathing animals and one of my jobs was anal gland expressing...Let me tell ya, there is nothing worse than squeezing a gallon of nasty brown liquid out of a Rottweiler's butt!!! (exageration on the gallon, but it was alot!) I found it harder to do on smaller dogs as you have to pull the tail up and well you know Yorkies don't really have tails!!!! I took Tucker to a groomers and had them do it for $5.00 cause he was scooting his butt also.. If you really want to do it yourself, which I do not recommend, you have to hold him still and pull up the tail until it looks like his butthole is sticking out, then you take your thumb and forefinger and gently squeeze both sides of his butthole. It is more comfortable and cleaner to do this in the tub.. Do not squeeze hard, it doesn't take much to get it out..It is gross but it's kinda like popping a pimple..Good Luck!! But let me tell ya from LOTS of experience...It is SOOOO worth the $5.00......

heck its worth 20 dollars if you take your dog in to be groomed ... your groomer should do this the dogs that come to me every six weeks i make shure i do every other time and big dogs are soo freaking nasty ... My mini aussie got freaked out at the vet and blew out her anal gland on him sooo bad !! i was trying so hard not to pee my pants laughing the poor vet tec looked ... like he was violated lmao

shelbysmom · 11-06-2005, 12:35 PM

I have heard/read mixed opinions on this practice. First, I wouldn't try this at home

and if/when we do this to my pup it will only be by the vet.

Some (my vet) believe it is necessary because most small dogs have a problem emptying that area. I know a lot of dog owners that NEVER had this done and there hasn't ever been a problem. I have also read that some pups didn't have a problem until after this started being done.

here are a couple of interesting websites.
http://www.thedachshundnetwork.com/analsacs.htm

http://www.barkbytes.com/medical/med0029.htm

right now I am choosing the do nothing approach.

ddiedre · 11-06-2005, 05:06 PM

I had been doing the "do nothing" approach, but when I saw my little guy scooting...I thought I'd look into it.

I've had both my dogs for over a year and a half and haven't had any problems til this morning. Since I'm a nurse, it takes a lot to gross me out and I don't think I'd have a problem giving it a try. I just didn't know much about it. As I have researched, as long as you know where the glands are located and the dog is receptive it shouldn't be too bad (again, remember I'm a nurse).

I want to thank the person who put the websites above. The information from the barkbytes site was the best so far.

Dawn and Jig

Julz · 11-07-2005, 09:32 AM

I've never had it done and won't unless I HAVE to. Check his glands and see if they protrude and look full. If not, maybe his little bum was just itchy. My little Cowboy doesn't have worms and has scootched on the floor too. His glands don't need expressed though and he stopped doing it. They will also do this if even the littlest piece of poo has stuck to their fur in that area.

sherry102501 · 11-07-2005, 02:02 PM

My vet told me there are 2 ways to express anal glands. Internally and externally. He told me he prefers the external way...lilke squeezing a pimple, b/c yorkies generally have tiny poop shoots. Also, my 4.9 pound miniture yorkie was having his emptied by groomer, and he was traumatized for weeks afterwards. hiding behind doors, toilets, etc. So, i found out groomer was using internal approach. my little baby felt violated!!!!. Now, my 6 pound one is ok with the technique used by groomer, but we take the little one to vet once a month to be emptied b/c they said the anal glands can get infected if not emptied.

Sarah515 · 11-08-2005, 08:11 PM

I had my dog for almost 17 years and never heard about this. Maybe the groomers did it without mentioning it, but I don't really understand what it is in the glands? Is it like...sebum or poo or what? lol...sorry if this is a dumb question, but me and my mom just can't figure it out.

11-06-2005, 06:36 AM	#1
ddiedre Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 67	How do you do the anal glands My little Jig was observed dragging his bottom across the carpet this morning. I know he does't have worms. He was just at the vet last week. I heard that Yorkies do this when their anal glands need to be emptied. I do my dogs grooming and I always thought that I did a pretty good job, but since he's been trying to bite his butt and drag himself maybe I missed something. How do you do the anal glands? Dawn :

11-06-2005, 07:13 AM	#2
Thorsmomma I Love Thor Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,177 Blog Entries: 1	I am so glad that you asked that! I was wonder what that was and how it is performed!!! Good question! __________________ Hannah & Thor & Harry The boys on DOGSTER

11-06-2005, 07:45 AM	#3
Yorkielove123 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 882	Me too!!!!!!!!! Bounce, when he gets nervous, lets out this nasty smell from his anal glands. Well I'm guessing it is his anal glands because it is rank smelling. It doesn't smell like he tooted it is a different smell. __________________ Libby, Bounce, Romeo, & Isabella Go colts!!!

11-06-2005, 07:49 AM	#4
Thorsmomma I Love Thor Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,177 Blog Entries: 1	And where are they located? I mean I know they are back there with the anus but...where? __________________ Hannah & Thor & Harry The boys on DOGSTER

11-06-2005, 07:49 AM	#5
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,194 Blog Entries: 1	Injury can happen from doing it on your own without experience. Best bet is to have a vet or your groomer do it. JMO __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

11-06-2005, 07:59 AM	#6
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 7,924	We only allow our vet [that we trust] to express Toto's! An "idiot" vet bruised her little gland and it was very painful and she couldn't poop for two days!! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://yorkierescuecolorado.com/home.html

11-06-2005, 08:41 AM	#7
amanda350 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 695	When I was 16 I worked at a groomers bathing animals and one of my jobs was anal gland expressing...Let me tell ya, there is nothing worse than squeezing a gallon of nasty brown liquid out of a Rottweiler's butt!!! (exageration on the gallon, but it was alot!) I found it harder to do on smaller dogs as you have to pull the tail up and well you know Yorkies don't really have tails!!!! I took Tucker to a groomers and had them do it for $5.00 cause he was scooting his butt also.. If you really want to do it yourself, which I do not recommend, you have to hold him still and pull up the tail until it looks like his butthole is sticking out, then you take your thumb and forefinger and gently squeeze both sides of his butthole. It is more comfortable and cleaner to do this in the tub.. Do not squeeze hard, it doesn't take much to get it out..It is gross but it's kinda like popping a pimple..Good Luck!! But let me tell ya from LOTS of experience...It is SOOOO worth the $5.00...... __________________ Amanda, Kallie, Stewie and Bentley RIP My Sweet Tucker

11-06-2005, 10:12 AM	#8
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California Posts: 10,285	Princess goes to her vet to have that done. I have no idea where to begin on that one. And really, I think I'll keep it that way. Good Luck! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

11-06-2005, 11:16 AM	#9
KellyV YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 759	When I get my yorkie, I'd like to groom it myself, but this is something I'd rather pay to have done... How often do you need to have the anal glands expressed? Does anybody have any book / website recommendations for grooming guideliens?

11-06-2005, 12:35 PM	#11
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,049	I have heard/read mixed opinions on this practice. First, I wouldn't try this at home and if/when we do this to my pup it will only be by the vet. Some (my vet) believe it is necessary because most small dogs have a problem emptying that area. I know a lot of dog owners that NEVER had this done and there hasn't ever been a problem. I have also read that some pups didn't have a problem until after this started being done. here are a couple of interesting websites. http://www.thedachshundnetwork.com/analsacs.htm http://www.barkbytes.com/medical/med0029.htm right now I am choosing the do nothing approach.

11-06-2005, 05:06 PM	#12
ddiedre Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 67	I had been doing the "do nothing" approach, but when I saw my little guy scooting...I thought I'd look into it. I've had both my dogs for over a year and a half and haven't had any problems til this morning. Since I'm a nurse, it takes a lot to gross me out and I don't think I'd have a problem giving it a try. I just didn't know much about it. As I have researched, as long as you know where the glands are located and the dog is receptive it shouldn't be too bad (again, remember I'm a nurse). I want to thank the person who put the websites above. The information from the barkbytes site was the best so far. Dawn and Jig

11-07-2005, 09:32 AM	#13
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,208	I've never had it done and won't unless I HAVE to. Check his glands and see if they protrude and look full. If not, maybe his little bum was just itchy. My little Cowboy doesn't have worms and has scootched on the floor too. His glands don't need expressed though and he stopped doing it. They will also do this if even the littlest piece of poo has stuck to their fur in that area.

11-07-2005, 02:02 PM	#14
sherry102501 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: osage beach, missouri Posts: 17	there are internal and external techs anal glands empty My vet told me there are 2 ways to express anal glands. Internally and externally. He told me he prefers the external way...lilke squeezing a pimple, b/c yorkies generally have tiny poop shoots. Also, my 4.9 pound miniture yorkie was having his emptied by groomer, and he was traumatized for weeks afterwards. hiding behind doors, toilets, etc. So, i found out groomer was using internal approach. my little baby felt violated!!!!. Now, my 6 pound one is ok with the technique used by groomer, but we take the little one to vet once a month to be emptied b/c they said the anal glands can get infected if not emptied.

11-08-2005, 08:11 PM	#15
Sarah515 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 285	I had my dog for almost 17 years and never heard about this. Maybe the groomers did it without mentioning it, but I don't really understand what it is in the glands? Is it like...sebum or poo or what? lol...sorry if this is a dumb question, but me and my mom just can't figure it out. __________________ Sarah and Josh Lucy and Ella