[Nancy1999]

Joey had this problem for a while. I think it's best if the vet shows you how to do it. Your fingers need to be placed in the proper position or you can force the contents higher up. Most dogs empty the anal glands when they have a bowel movement some dogs don't push hard enough, and the glands can be become impacted. This can lead to a serious infection, but if you don't do it correctly this can cause problems too. Joey did out grow this problem, but I'd say for the first year he needed them emptied once a month. Emptying them won't cause the dog to always have this problem; some dogs are just more prone to this and of course need them emptied. Scooting on the floor is a sign that it needs to be done.


The above post wasn't there when I posted, she describes this very good.