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Yorkeysrule · 10-14-2012, 03:38 PM

I'm so worried my Petey is having surgery Tuesday to remove anal glands. They have been infected and bleeding off and on for 3 weeks now. He has been on antibiotics during this time. They keep filling back up and he is licking his bum constantly. I feel so bad for him. I'm scared he is 12 yrs old. The vet says this is what needs to be done since he isn't getting better. I've read some of the posts on here and am so nervous. Keep us in your prayers.

Doodlebug · 10-14-2012, 05:15 PM

I have never heard of that surgery, I'm so sorry you and your pup have to go through that. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Patti · 10-14-2012, 05:26 PM

I will keep you both in my prayers. Nikki had an abscess of his anal glands but it cleared up with antibiotics so surgery wasn't necessary. He will probably feel so much better after a few days. As long as your vet does the pre surgery blood work he should do fine with surgery. It's so hard to see them go through health issues.

horsnaround · 10-14-2012, 06:08 PM

Sending prayers

Verbena · 10-14-2012, 06:42 PM

Sending good thoughts and blessings to you and Petey. Hugs

kjc · 10-15-2012, 03:15 AM

You could always get a second opinion... keeping your guy in my prayers...

rubymoon2072 · 10-15-2012, 04:34 AM

prayers for Petey..wishing him a safe procedure and a full recovery. keeping you in my thoughts!

adawnelliott · 10-15-2012, 09:02 PM

Poor Petey pup! Wishing him a safe procedure and a speedy recovery. <3

concretegurl · 10-16-2012, 12:10 AM

Are they removing the glands completely or just ecacuating them and removing inflamed tissue?

Either or I hope the procedure goes well and please update afterwards.

Welcome aboard YT btw.

DBlain · 10-16-2012, 08:45 AM

prayers for Petey and please let us know how it went

Yorkeysrule · 10-17-2012, 02:33 PM

Thank you'll for your prayers and words of encouragement. Petey came through the surgery fine. Dr. Said the one gland was real infected the other not as bad. Last night was a tough one. I bought one of the Comfy cones but about 4 this morning he managed to reach back far enough to lick. So back on with the vet's e-collar. This morning he tried to climb over me and started bleeding. So back to the vet we went. I put cool cloth on it so it stopped. No damage done. So much for me sleeping on floor with him. We go back Friday for them to wash his bottom up more. I have a large 26" crate I'm putting him in when I can't stand over him since also is trying to scoot. Talk to you later

tokipoki · 10-17-2012, 05:02 PM

I'm glad to hear that Petey's surgery went well...I hope he has a speedy recovery.

kjc · 10-17-2012, 06:48 PM

Glad to hear all went well. Praying for a smooth recovery...

concretegurl · 10-17-2012, 11:28 PM

Poor little guy.

Hugs for both of you.

TxVicki · 10-18-2012, 04:20 AM

Prayers going out for a fast recovery for Petey. This can be a very trying time for him as the surgery site heals.

10-14-2012, 03:38 PM	#1
Yorkeysrule YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 7	Anal gland surgery I'm so worried my Petey is having surgery Tuesday to remove anal glands. They have been infected and bleeding off and on for 3 weeks now. He has been on antibiotics during this time. They keep filling back up and he is licking his bum constantly. I feel so bad for him. I'm scared he is 12 yrs old. The vet says this is what needs to be done since he isn't getting better. I've read some of the posts on here and am so nervous. Keep us in your prayers.

10-14-2012, 05:15 PM	#2
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	I have never heard of that surgery, I'm so sorry you and your pup have to go through that. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE

10-14-2012, 05:26 PM	#3
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I will keep you both in my prayers. Nikki had an abscess of his anal glands but it cleared up with antibiotics so surgery wasn't necessary. He will probably feel so much better after a few days. As long as your vet does the pre surgery blood work he should do fine with surgery. It's so hard to see them go through health issues. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

10-14-2012, 06:08 PM	#4
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,726 Blog Entries: 1	Sending prayers __________________ loving life with my furry friends

10-15-2012, 03:15 AM	#6
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	You could always get a second opinion... keeping your guy in my prayers... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

10-14-2012, 06:42 PM	#5
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Sending good thoughts and blessings to you and Petey. Hugs

10-15-2012, 04:34 AM	#7
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	prayers for Petey..wishing him a safe procedure and a full recovery. keeping you in my thoughts! __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

10-15-2012, 09:02 PM	#8
adawnelliott Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 11	Poor Petey pup! Wishing him a safe procedure and a speedy recovery. <3

10-16-2012, 12:10 AM	#9
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Are they removing the glands completely or just ecacuating them and removing inflamed tissue? Either or I hope the procedure goes well and please update afterwards. Welcome aboard YT btw. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

10-16-2012, 08:45 AM	#10
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	prayers for Petey and please let us know how it went __________________ Lola my amazing little yorkie-pom Donna

10-17-2012, 02:33 PM	#11
Yorkeysrule YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 7	Thank you'll for your prayers and words of encouragement. Petey came through the surgery fine. Dr. Said the one gland was real infected the other not as bad. Last night was a tough one. I bought one of the Comfy cones but about 4 this morning he managed to reach back far enough to lick. So back on with the vet's e-collar. This morning he tried to climb over me and started bleeding. So back to the vet we went. I put cool cloth on it so it stopped. No damage done. So much for me sleeping on floor with him. We go back Friday for them to wash his bottom up more. I have a large 26" crate I'm putting him in when I can't stand over him since also is trying to scoot. Talk to you later

10-17-2012, 05:02 PM	#12
tokipoki Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,485	I'm glad to hear that Petey's surgery went well...I hope he has a speedy recovery.

10-17-2012, 06:48 PM	#13
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Glad to hear all went well. Praying for a smooth recovery... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

10-17-2012, 11:28 PM	#14
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Poor little guy. Hugs for both of you. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

10-18-2012, 04:20 AM	#15
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Prayers going out for a fast recovery for Petey. This can be a very trying time for him as the surgery site heals. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]