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Originally Posted by Mgmena  Yes anal glands are expressed when they poop and that's why their poop has such a strong smell.but with today's diets dogs can sometimes not express them so well so we have to express them to avoid infections. Whichever groomer that told you that should not be grooming. They are supposed to be expressed. Lets say you feed your dog wet food and your dog does not poop very solid so if its not solid enough it won't express its glands and that fluid starts to turn hard and then it can cause infection or pain that's why some dogs scoot their behinds on carpets or the floor because it bothers them. Every dog and cat should have their anal glands expressed to avoid any health concerns. |
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I have to chime in, not every dog & cat needs to have their anal glands expressed. I have 4 Yorkies & only 1 needs to have her's expressed (once or twice a month), all my other 3 do not. They all have firm stools, I check every bowel movement x's 4 loll.
The groomer should check the anal glands by feeling it & if they feel full, it can be expressed. If they're not, no need to express them, it will cause more problems trying to express an anal gland that doesn't need expression. Yes, toy breeds are more susceptible to having problems emptying their anal glands, so adding fiber to their diet is a good idea. Like frozen thawed green beans, fruits & veggies. My guys are on a grain free diet bc grains gives them softer stool. Soft stool=anal gland issues.