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Originally Posted by SnowWa I think that some dogs just have problems with their anal glands - and others have no problems at all.
My daughter's dog - has had to go to the vet many times with severe anal gland problems - and they are ooooooh so painful and uncomfortable.
He has done well for quite a long time now ---but if he has another bad episode, they are prepared to have surgery.
I have had several dogs that never had their anal glands expressed by anyone their entire lives - and never had a problem.
So - I guess we all just have to keep an eye on our individual little dogs and do whatever is necessary.
Carol Jean |
So true, at one time my mother and I both had a poodle. Mine needed to have his glands expressed at least once a month until he got to about 6 years old. Hers never did his whole life, they never ever burst though. My two girls are doing great, but little Joey is having the problem. I hate that he has to go through this. Sometimes, the Vet said they may have a problem a couple of times and then fine the rest of their lives. I'm waiting to see if it happens again to Joey and if it does, I'll have them removed. I'm not going to have him suffer this his whole life.