Yes anal glands could be too full. Joey had this problem as a puppy, and I had to laugh when I saw him scooting, but his face looked so pitiful. The vet explained to me that some dogs have trouble emptying the glands after pooping, and the glands become too full. There will be a slight puffiness around the anal area. He showed me how to empty the glands, and it must be done correctly or you could push the contents further in, and this could lead to impaction. This use to be a routine step in grooming, but most vets don't recommend this unless it's necessary. Joey did the little scoot about every 2 weeks, and finally outgrew the condition at about 6 months. Adding a little fiber to the diet might help too, if it's a reoccurring thing. |