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Luckyone · 04-30-2007, 04:35 PM

my lab has this problem. She scoots her butt across the floor tho Before, after I have them expressed, doesn't matter. I think she's used to it and just does it for attention. Any attention is good for her. Our vet told me I could have them removed but the surgery is like $400.00. I'm hoping she'll 'grow' out of it.

BabyFidgette · 04-30-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckyone

my lab has this problem. She scoots her butt across the floor tho Before, after I have them expressed, doesn't matter. I think she's used to it and just does it for attention. Any attention is good for her. Our vet told me I could have them removed but the surgery is like $400.00. I'm hoping she'll 'grow' out of it.

$400!

Okay, there goes that idea! LOL

TLC · 04-30-2007, 06:11 PM

I think TJ expressed his last night in Lowes...

I had him in the cart and when we got back into the car, my hubby said:
Eww - I think one of them needs a bath, really bad!

I was holding Roxy and she just had a bath on Saturday. Then I smelled TJ's butt

YUCK! It smelled fishy, I wiped his butt with a tissue and there was some brown liquid. GROSS!!!!

He butt got washed as soon as we got home!

Now I know what that smell is

Do you think he got it all out? I don't bring them to the groomers and I have never asked my Vet to do it. I just saw TJ trying to bit at his tail...hmmmmm

pea496 · 04-30-2007, 06:16 PM

I bring Conner to the groomer every 4 months or so. I'll have to ask him if he does it.

BabyFidgette · 05-04-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLC

I think TJ expressed his last night in Lowes...

I had him in the cart and when we got back into the car, my hubby said:
Eww - I think one of them needs a bath, really bad!

I was holding Roxy and she just had a bath on Saturday. Then I smelled TJ's butt

YUCK! It smelled fishy, I wiped his butt with a tissue and there was some brown liquid. GROSS!!!!

He butt got washed as soon as we got home!

Now I know what that smell is

Do you think he got it all out? I don't bring them to the groomers and I have never asked my Vet to do it. I just saw TJ trying to bit at his tail...hmmmmm

No, he didn't get it all out. His hiney just leaked!

Baby was "digging" at her butt with her mouth today too. I have to make a vet appt. asap!

tmhere · 05-09-2007, 03:00 PM

I've only had big dogs before, so this is my first time with Yorkies. LOVE THEM! Question on how often should anal glands be expressed?

BabyFidgette · 05-09-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tmhere

I've only had big dogs before, so this is my first time with Yorkies. LOVE THEM! Question on how often should anal glands be expressed?

It all depends on the dog. My vet said I should bring Baby in once a month, but I'll be darned if I can afford that!

BTW, welcome to YT!

tmhere · 05-17-2007, 08:54 AM

Thank you! I've learned a lot from this site already. Everyone is very nice.

diggy4 · 05-17-2007, 09:33 AM

I have never had Bella done. She is 2. No poop problems no smells, nothing so if it isnt broke....Should I fix it???

gdogrl · 05-18-2007, 12:08 PM

and yes the smell is bad. I do this on a table outside so it sprays in the grass or in the tub. Apple Cidar removes the smell really well. Acutally if I need to do this between baths, I rinse their little butts and spray with ACV. They are ready to go.

Liz959 · 06-02-2007, 01:15 PM

My daughter called me rather concerned about her Yorkie, Louie. He was exhibiting all of the symptoms of "anal gland" concerns. So I looked on line while she comforted her boy. I read some of the messages and found our answer!
Boy nothing can prepare you for the stench from something so darn cute! but Louie is doing much better and she will talk to her vet later this week. great sharing of ideas on how to deal with our loved companions!

lilbit4fun · 06-02-2007, 02:49 PM

I have always done my babies, I always do it in the bath tub before bath and I use rubber gloves the smell can take your breath away but its something that has to be done My husband is in Army and regardless what people think we dont get paid as much as people think.. so I find its easier on pocket to do grooming and everything myself every other grooming. My newest baby Nina hates baths she is almost 5 months old if I can get her to love it like my Hailey did I will be happy.. LOL

Good luck
Dionna

Jeryca · 01-08-2009, 10:37 AM

I just actually got a yorkie and I was wondering what age they are supposed to start being groomed and having this anal thing done? And also how often they should have it done?

Wylie's Mom · 01-08-2009, 06:39 PM

Waaaaaaiiiiitt. BEFORE you start regularly and manually expressing glands - PLEASE know first that unless there is something wrong structurally -or- if you are feeding a food that is irritating for your dog -or- if your dog is continually having soft poos - your dog's glands *should* take care of themselves.

If you start manually expressing - you could be damaging your dog's ability to perform this themselves. A dog's firm, normal poo should express the glands as the poo passes the area (if they need emptying, that is).

If your dog's glands are filling abnormally and not emptying themselves - please consider what you're feeding. It is rare that there is something structurally wrong that actually *requires* lifetime, manual intervention. Rather, this is a natural process that the dog should be able to take care of without you even being aware.

Also, some problems can be outgrown. Nancy1999's baby needed his glands expressed sometimes as a puppy, but he did outgrow this - so it could sometimes be related to the maturity of the system.

Please though, don't force this procedure on your dog unless it's absolutely necessary and unless you've considered diet first.

chestermama · 01-13-2009, 09:02 PM

He would drag and bite at his butt

04-30-2007, 06:11 PM	#18
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	I think TJ expressed his last night in Lowes... I had him in the cart and when we got back into the car, my hubby said: Eww - I think one of them needs a bath, really bad! I was holding Roxy and she just had a bath on Saturday. Then I smelled TJ's butt YUCK! It smelled fishy, I wiped his butt with a tissue and there was some brown liquid. GROSS!!!! He butt got washed as soon as we got home! Now I know what that smell is Do you think he got it all out? I don't bring them to the groomers and I have never asked my Vet to do it. I just saw TJ trying to bit at his tail...hmmmmm __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

04-30-2007, 06:16 PM	#19
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	I bring Conner to the groomer every 4 months or so. I'll have to ask him if he does it. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

05-09-2007, 03:00 PM	#21
tmhere YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 2	new yorkie mom I've only had big dogs before, so this is my first time with Yorkies. LOVE THEM! Question on how often should anal glands be expressed?

05-17-2007, 09:33 AM	#24
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	I have never had Bella done. She is 2. No poop problems no smells, nothing so if it isnt broke....Should I fix it??? __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

05-18-2007, 12:08 PM	#25
gdogrl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 50	I express all my pups glands and yes the smell is bad. I do this on a table outside so it sprays in the grass or in the tub. Apple Cidar removes the smell really well. Acutally if I need to do this between baths, I rinse their little butts and spray with ACV. They are ready to go. __________________ Chris and Critters

04-30-2007, 04:35 PM	#16
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,133	my lab has this problem. She scoots her butt across the floor tho Before, after I have them expressed, doesn't matter. I think she's used to it and just does it for attention. Any attention is good for her. Our vet told me I could have them removed but the surgery is like $400.00. I'm hoping she'll 'grow' out of it.

05-17-2007, 08:54 AM	#23
tmhere YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 2	Thank you! I've learned a lot from this site already. Everyone is very nice.

06-02-2007, 01:15 PM	#26
Liz959 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: gilbert Posts: 1	sooo much info that was helpful My daughter called me rather concerned about her Yorkie, Louie. He was exhibiting all of the symptoms of "anal gland" concerns. So I looked on line while she comforted her boy. I read some of the messages and found our answer! Boy nothing can prepare you for the stench from something so darn cute! but Louie is doing much better and she will talk to her vet later this week. great sharing of ideas on how to deal with our loved companions! Last edited by Liz959; 06-02-2007 at 01:16 PM. Reason: poor wording

06-02-2007, 02:49 PM	#27
lilbit4fun Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: md Posts: 28	I have always done my babies, I always do it in the bath tub before bath and I use rubber gloves the smell can take your breath away but its something that has to be done My husband is in Army and regardless what people think we dont get paid as much as people think.. so I find its easier on pocket to do grooming and everything myself every other grooming. My newest baby Nina hates baths she is almost 5 months old if I can get her to love it like my Hailey did I will be happy.. LOL Good luck Dionna

01-08-2009, 10:37 AM	#28
Jeryca YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: United States Posts: 1	I just actually got a yorkie and I was wondering what age they are supposed to start being groomed and having this anal thing done? And also how often they should have it done?

01-08-2009, 06:39 PM	#29
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Waaaaaaiiiiitt. BEFORE you start regularly and manually expressing glands - PLEASE know first that unless there is something wrong structurally -or- if you are feeding a food that is irritating for your dog -or- if your dog is continually having soft poos - your dog's glands should take care of themselves. If you start manually expressing - you could be damaging your dog's ability to perform this themselves. A dog's firm, normal poo should express the glands as the poo passes the area (if they need emptying, that is). If your dog's glands are filling abnormally and not emptying themselves - please consider what you're feeding. It is rare that there is something structurally wrong that actually requires lifetime, manual intervention. Rather, this is a natural process that the dog should be able to take care of without you even being aware. Also, some problems can be outgrown. Nancy1999's baby needed his glands expressed sometimes as a puppy, but he did outgrow this - so it could sometimes be related to the maturity of the system. Please though, don't force this procedure on your dog unless it's absolutely necessary and unless you've considered diet first. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

01-13-2009, 09:02 PM	#30
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	He would drag and bite at his butt