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sweetr72 · 12-08-2007, 07:34 AM

My husband is the anal gland expresser LOL...the second he see's scooting action he is off to express OMG that is so sick and I am glad I dont have to see it...if he couldnt do it I would have the kiddos done at the vet..

Dawn

Yorkiekids · 12-08-2007, 12:02 PM

I couldn't do it. I'd have to leave it to the groomer. Do all types of dogs need their anal glands cleaned, or is it a Yorkie thing?

luvMIdog · 12-08-2007, 02:15 PM

I have seen "scootin' " but I've never "expressed" anything! Maybe I should be. Everything seems to be coming out alright, but how exactly is it done? Just for future reference.

kalina82 · 12-08-2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiekids

I couldn't do it. I'd have to leave it to the groomer. Do all types of dogs need their anal glands cleaned, or is it a Yorkie thing?

its an any dog thing, its not breed specific.

Mere_de_Jambo · 12-10-2007, 12:30 PM

Is this something that should always be done or are you just opening the flood gates if you do it once? I would appreciate it if some can tell me the whole anal glands thing.

Tammyh · 12-10-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiekids

I couldn't do it. I'd have to leave it to the groomer. Do all types of dogs need their anal glands cleaned, or is it a Yorkie thing?

I've read that it's uncommon for a large breed dog to have this problem and we've never had this problem with any of our large dogs. It seems to be a small breed problem. I've also read that a higher fiber diet that results in firmer stool can help alleviate the problem because of the pressure when relieving themselves. So far we haven't had a problem with Bella but she's only 9 month old.

MyFairLacy · 12-10-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mere_de_Jambo

Is this something that should always be done or are you just opening the flood gates if you do it once? I would appreciate it if some can tell me the whole anal glands thing.

No, anal glands should not be regularly expressed (although most groomers include it in their services). A dog will naturally express their anal glands on their own when they poop. You should only have the anal glands expressed if there is a problem with them

12-08-2007, 12:02 PM	#17
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I couldn't do it. I'd have to leave it to the groomer. Do all types of dogs need their anal glands cleaned, or is it a Yorkie thing? __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

12-08-2007, 07:34 AM	#16
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	My husband is the anal gland expresser LOL...the second he see's scooting action he is off to express OMG that is so sick and I am glad I dont have to see it...if he couldnt do it I would have the kiddos done at the vet.. Dawn

12-08-2007, 02:15 PM	#18
luvMIdog Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 40	I have seen "scootin' " but I've never "expressed" anything! Maybe I should be. Everything seems to be coming out alright, but how exactly is it done? Just for future reference.

12-10-2007, 12:30 PM	#20
Mere_de_Jambo YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 328	Is this something that should always be done or are you just opening the flood gates if you do it once? I would appreciate it if some can tell me the whole anal glands thing.