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Originally Posted by mimimomo

I heard that once it's done repeatedly at the groomer's, they lose the muscle tone to express it themselves. I only express it when necessary or when the customer requests it, even after I tell them the above. Yes, it can get impacted if not expressed or expressed wrong & cause an abcess.

Mimi licks her bum when it's time to express. Since I've changed their food, she doesn't need them expressed as often. I hardly ever have to express Momo, only when he scoots.

Mercury, lift up Thor's tail, & feel around the 5 & 7 o'clock, if there's a bulge or fishy smell, he might need it expressed. The vet expresses them too, sometimes internally. Anal Sacs

Priscilla, Princess has an outtie too lol...I don't think that matters.

I forgot to add that I also give them thawed diced up green beans mixed in their kibble. It has fiber, so it bulks & firms things up & it's supposed to help them naturally express when going #2.

I feed the green beans too and haven't had either of my two's glads expressed. Though in the last two days Jada has been scooting her butt on the floor a couple of times a day. There is no poop stuck in her bum hair. My question is....we are going to the vet Wed for annual check-ups and rabies vaccines do you think it will be ok to wait until then to let doc check her glands or do I need to take her in sooner? I don't want to let them get bad if that is her problem. I also did grooming Wed and did her potty area and didn't notice a fishy smell