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QuickSilver · 04-05-2009, 08:56 PM

I'm going to assume it's anal glands.

I must confess that I don't understand why dogs now have them expressed. If the dog is having some trouble with its bowel movements, why not just add some fiber to the diet?

Thor used to have his anal glands expressed, but I haven't done it since I've adopted him, and he's fine. No smell, and one big, fast poop at the same time every day.

04-05-2009, 08:56 PM	#3
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	I'm going to assume it's anal glands. I must confess that I don't understand why dogs now have them expressed. If the dog is having some trouble with its bowel movements, why not just add some fiber to the diet? Thor used to have his anal glands expressed, but I haven't done it since I've adopted him, and he's fine. No smell, and one big, fast poop at the same time every day. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.