Restless, Running Around, Biting her butt for days PLEASE HELP

[spiritwings1202]

oh I am so sorry that you are going through this with your little one. It must be so upsetting to see her uncomfortable and not be able to help her. I will be praying you get some answers soon.

[ProfessorPeteZa]

Wow mimis symptom sounds like Nimki. I'll need to read more when back at work....my internet at home is down . Just checked on my phone .
Thank you all for well wishes .
Cant wait until shes better

[kjc]

When an anal gland problem starts, and they get expressed, they can fill back up in a day or two and need expressing again. Can take 3 or more expressions in a week, but as the problem resolves, the glands will start working on their own, and won't overfill as fast. Sometimes a little Panalog up the butt (just to the very inside, like 1/8 - 1/4 inch) will help with any infection. Also antibiotics and increased fiber in the diet (green beans, pumpkin).

[ProfessorPeteZa]

Hi KJC
Thank you for your reply. When she was at the vet yesterday I guess they checked them and they said they were empty. She has very little appetite as well and not many teeth. Pumpkin is high in fiber as well? Is this the canned stuff? I've never bought pumpkin. Green beans I can do.

[ProfessorPeteZa]

What is Panalog?

[kjc]

Originally Posted by ProfessorPeteZa

Hi KJC
Thank you for your reply. When she was at the vet yesterday I guess they checked them and they said they were empty. She has very little appetite as well and not many teeth. Pumpkin is high in fiber as well? Is this the canned stuff? I've never bought pumpkin. Green beans I can do.

Plain canned pumpkin (not the pumpkin pie mix) is high in fiber.

I also have used Preparation H topically, it helps soothe and reduce swelling.

Originally Posted by ProfessorPeteZa

What is Panalog?

Panolog Ointment 15gm - Cat and Dog - Skin Care - allvetmed

Panolog Ointment (Nystatin-Neomycin Sulfate-Thiostrepton-Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP) combines nystatin, neomycin sulfate, thiostrepton and triamcinolone acetonide in a non-irritating, protective vehicle, a Plasticized Hydrocarbon Gel (polyethylene and mineral oil gel base).

[ProfessorPeteZa]

Update:
So shes relatively ok if you put her under a blanket and sit next to her. Otherwise shes running around biting towards her butt (she never actually gets it but bites in it's direction)and panting and wanting water. Once she starts running its hard to get her back under the blanket...

I have that medicine that I mentioned earlier that I can start on Friday...but Friday seems so far away! I got another vet rec but its about an hour from my home.

[ProfessorPeteZa]

Originally Posted by kjc

Plain canned pumpkin (not the pumpkin pie mix) is high in fiber.

I also have used Preparation H topically, it helps soothe and reduce swelling.



Panolog Ointment 15gm - Cat and Dog - Skin Care - allvetmed

Panolog Ointment (Nystatin-Neomycin Sulfate-Thiostrepton-Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP) combines nystatin, neomycin sulfate, thiostrepton and triamcinolone acetonide in a non-irritating, protective vehicle, a Plasticized Hydrocarbon Gel (polyethylene and mineral oil gel base).

I don't see any swelling

[ProfessorPeteZa]

Originally Posted by mimimomo

This sounds like exactly like what Mimi went through http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...-idk-what.html. 1 was impacted, pasty stuff coming out & the other was full, no infections, but was diagnosed as anal gland sacculitis aka inflammation of the anal glands. There's a laser therapy which has very good results or an anti-inflammatory shot. It took her 2 days to fully recover & she wasn't trying to bite her butt or keep looking back & running around w/her tail tucked under & licking the air. I thought it was something neurological too!
If your's is not showing signs of discomfort anymore, I would stop the meds if you haven't already. Hope she'll be ok!

wow you are right. i just read mimi's story and it sounds just like Nimki. glad she's ok

[sandy simpson]

You really have to know how to express those anal glands. I hope some technician didn't squeeze too hard or hurt her. It happens. I would take her to another vet and find out what the problem is. In the meantime what if you soak her rear in warm water. I would try that to see if it helps her.

[cummins]

Please keep us updated hope you find a answer soon

[ProfessorPeteZa]

SO I called my rescue and told them what was going on and they referred me to their vet that they trust completely and saw is wonderful. I have an appt at 3pm with her. So hopefully I know what's going on today!!!! thank you all for your support.

[rubymoon2072]

Originally Posted by ProfessorPeteZa

SO I called my rescue and told them what was going on and they referred me to their vet that they trust completely and saw is wonderful. I have an appt at 3pm with her. So hopefully I know what's going on today!!!! thank you all for your support.

i hope they can help you and your baby! so glad they can see you today.....good luck and prayers for a solution.

[ProfessorPeteZa]

They did blood work and her white blood cell count was high
So they put her on an anti-inflammatory and an antibiotic.....
Also did a fecal and rechecked her anal glands. she said one was erally inflamed and still had some to be expressed. I hope this cures it all :-/