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Old 04-23-2013, 11:39 AM   #9
Nancy1999
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If Jessie never needed her glands manually expressed before, I wouldn't do it again (after you clear up this problem). I agree with Deanna about having your vet take a look.

When Max was a puppy, he scooted and had gland problems after a vet retrieved a stool sample manually. He had to be manually expressed a couple more times and then never again. He is 4.5 years old now and expresses naturally.
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Could also be itchiness from being trimmed back there.
Again yes, if you groomer is using a clipper; ask that she uses a scissors instead.
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