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Originally Posted by QuickSilver  Thor's former owner always got his anal glands expressed when he was groomed. Is this necessary? It seems like it would be pretty unpleasant, so if he doesn't need to have it done, I'm not going to.
I know a "fishy" smell is a sign it's needed, and while I have not really stuck my nose in his buttal area, I don't smell any fish. |
Dog's should be able to express their anal glands on their own when they are frightened, or just a natural thing, sometimes dogs cant do it. When they scoot their bottom on the floor, its usually a sign that they need them expressed. When you get your baby groomed, i would ask the groomer if they do it internally or externally- there are 2 different ways of expressing the anal glands! If you get it done to much it can cause problems...and yes, the smell is wicked!