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Old 06-18-2009, 08:10 PM   #101
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Hey guys, sorry that I am just now getting in to do an update but I have been really busy. Tatum is still panting and shaking. It's kind of weird though, because it seems as though she starts doing it in the evening She wasn't panting or shaking earlier today, and then this evening she started. Same thing for yesterday.

I have a question for you all. How do you know when a dogs anal glands need to be expressed??? By this I mean, is there any way at all that we can feel and check? I was thinking about taking her in tomorrow somewhere (possibly a groomer, as I'm sure my vet will probably charge his almost $60 fee JUST for me to walk in the DOOR - plus whatever it cost to get the anal glands expressed, and I've already spent $500 there this week......) so anyway, I was wondering if there is any way that hubby and I can feel and check to see if she needs it done? I'm just scared that if I take her to a groomer and ASK if she needs it done, they will just tell me yes, just so they can get paid Sorry but I just don't trust many people these days....dogs can't speak and you never know if things are REALLY needed, or not. Not to mention, I don't want it done if it doesn't NEED to be done....because once you start, you have to do it for life.

SO, is there any way at all to check and see if it needs to be done? Or do you really just have to ask a vet or groomer? Thanks in advance guys.
For $500, I would hope that your vet checked her anal glands as part of the exam.

Here is a great article on anal glands:

Anal Sacs

I have read that very small dogs often have trouble regulating their own body temperature. I wonder if this could be the cause of Tatum's panting?
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