Please Help Swollen Tail

[MandiesMom]

I'm so happy the vet was able to give Milo something for the pain until the swelling goes down.

I'm not sure what the groomer could have done to cause an anal gland issue. Why do you think this? I think adding more fiber and even a little mineral oil everyday might help. My Mandie used to have constipation problems and this is what I did. She hasn't had problems in months now.

Praying the antibiotics get rid of any ole infection that Milo has and he's feeling better really soon!

[cdawnfine]

Originally Posted by MandiesMom

I'm so happy the vet was able to give Milo something for the pain until the swelling goes down.

I'm not sure what the groomer could have done to cause an anal gland issue. Why do you think this? I think adding more fiber and even a little mineral oil everyday might help. My Mandie used to have constipation problems and this is what I did. She hasn't had problems in months now.

Praying the antibiotics get rid of any ole infection that Milo has and he's feeling better really soon!

You know I am not sure why I think it has something to do with the groom only that for some reason I think I remember reading someplace that they can have anal gland issues after a groom

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by cdawnfine

You know I am not sure why I think it has something to do with the groom only that for some reason I think I remember reading someplace that they can have anal gland issues after a groom

That could be what happened. The one and only time Max had anal gland problems was when he was a pup and the vet did a manual stool sample extraction. It's so easy to mess things up back there.

Glad your little guy is on the mend and has a great mom taking care of him.

[Ldyrev1]

I just came across this thread and I am happy that your pup is on the road to recovery! Sending warm hugs!!

[MyDearSam]

Glad he's on the mend. Poor baby. A sore bum surely isn't pleasant!

When I had my vet show me how to properly express the glands (I had him show me twice!), he said that if it's not done properly, the fluid can actually be pushed back into the glands and cause infection.

[cdawnfine]

Well back to the Vet we went today, I did not like the way Milo was acting this morning. Same practice different Dr. She shaved the base of the tail and part of his but and back because she had suspected possibly it was a bite well turns out it is a skin infection he has brown crusties, so now we have a new antibiotic, a shampoo conditioner, and a spray. She explained that she has to wait for an oral steroid because he had 2 doses of the rimadyl and does not want to take any chances with his stomach. Hopefully all of this will help he is so uncomfortable breaks my heart.

[MandiesMom]

Awww, poor baby!! I'm so sorry he is still battling this, but it is great that you followed your mommy gut and took him back into the vet. Praying these new meds and shampoo works quickly!