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FlDebra · 12-21-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

My mentor and I were teaching Monolo's Mom how to express externally Now picture this; she closes her eyes and turns her head. I began laughing and asked her why she was doing that .....she replied....it's poop and I can stand to look at it. I said geez the smell is worse than what it looks like and anyway you need to keep your eyes open to see if you're being successful.

The smell is definately the worst part. Glad I did not have an audience my first solo time. It sort of went everywhere. I was gagging and wretching, so close to throwing up. I figured my poor doxy was going through enough without puking on her though, so I held back. I was very interested in the medical field, but always knew I did not have the stomach for it. (I looked -- no puking smilie).

my2boyz · 12-21-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

Another theory as to why some pups have anal gland problems is in their diet. Maybe try adding more fiber (canned pumpkin or string beans) to see if that doesn't help.

I feed grain free food with a maximum 3% fiber. Should I ad more to their food? She's doing well on grain free food...but if that may be making the issue worse I will try something else.

FlDebra · 12-21-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

One question, where do you point their rear end. Slightly away so you can still see what you're doing?

Definately away! I had Kate's rear facing right at me so I could see.....mistake! You can see fine from an angle. BTW -- got it on me but not in the face thankfully!

kjc · 12-21-2010, 06:53 PM

Sometimes glands can be difficult to express. They are basically teardrop shaped, and they can roll around under the skin. If the opening (duct) is blocked by your finger or the dog's anatomy, the gland won't be able to empty. In that case, remove your fingers and replace them, hoping that the glands have shifted to a better position when you try again. This same problem can happen whether they are being expressed internally or externally.

my2boyz · 12-21-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

One question, where do you point their rear end. Slightly away so you can still see what you're doing?

I'm not sure but I don't think you want to be looking straight at the target area...wouldn't want to take a 'direct hit'

FlDebra · 12-21-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

cept for the really really weird puppies....lol we had this random dog come through the vets and had the worse yelping from his behind hurting him from his glands. the techs said it was fine and he was empty...turns out his glands were located at 8 and 4 strange huhh

oh the weird things you find in vet hospitals...we also had a dog go in for a neuter and found out he only had one testicle and on a resurgery and exploration he actually had a uterin horn and was a double gendered animal

wow!!

Not really a lot of difference in 4 & 8 and 5 & 7 -- so not too weird.
I have heard of the double genders -- hermaphordites. It happens occasionally in humans too and is usually taken care of surgically. Not one of those surgeries often discussed though.

kjc · 12-21-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

I feed grain free food with a maximum 3% fiber. Should I ad more to their food? She's doing well on grain free food...but if that may be making the issue worse I will try something else.

That could very well be the problem, as all dogs are different. About 1/2-1 teaspoon of pumpkin or 5-6 fresh or frozen or canned stringbeans can be given daily at each meal. Canned pumpkin can be frozen in icecube trays to make using it easier. I keep frozen stringbeans in a bag in the front of the freezer where I can grab them easily. They like them too so they think it's a great treat.

Mardelin · 12-21-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

cept for the really really weird puppies....lol we had this random dog come through the vets and had the worse yelping from his behind hurting him from his glands. the techs said it was fine and he was empty...turns out his glands were located at 8 and 4 strange huhh

oh the weird things you find in vet hospitals...we also had a dog go in for a neuter and found out he only had one testicle and on a resurgery and exploration he actually had a uterin horn and was a double gendered animal

wow!!

You're right each dog's anatomy is different. Some anal openings are placed higher and some lower.......some glands may be slightly lower or higher...but, you can definantely know when you've found them.

Oh wow on the double genered dog. I just read on another about an innie and an outie vulva.....Live and learn....I'd never heard of it or seen it.

Now my dogs are so use to me checking their bums.....all I have to say to them is let me see your po po....and they turn their hind ends towards me.

suda · 12-21-2010, 06:59 PM

I've been reading through this thread and the smile on my face has got bigger and bigger, I can imagine us all looking at our babies butts and examining and smelling the contents we get out, the last post really makes me laugh which way should we face them, imagine especially if theyre full, Not for me people I'm leaving this one for the vet
P.S I know it is a serious issue and don't mean to make light of it, but I just can't help seeing the funny side.

Mardelin · 12-21-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

That could very well be the problem, as all dogs are different. About 1/2-1 teaspoon of pumpkin or 5-6 fresh or frozen or canned stringbeans can be given daily at each meal. Canned pumpkin can be frozen in icecube trays to make using it easier. I keep frozen stringbeans in a bag in the front of the freezer where I can grab them easily. They like them too so they think it's a great treat.

I use frozen green beans too.

kjc · 12-21-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

I'm not sure but I don't think you want to be looking straight at the target area...wouldn't want to take a 'direct hit'

I would recommend wearing a hat, safety glasses, a mask (cover your mouth), and an old shirt!

Seriously...

my2boyz · 12-21-2010, 07:10 PM

Oh, I forgot that part...I do give them a few green beans in their supper dish every night. I don't give them frozen though...I cook enough for a few days and they get a few, either warmed up or cold, mixed in with their supper.

FlDebra · 12-21-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

I would recommend wearing a hat, safety glasses, a mask (cover your mouth), and an old shirt!

Seriously...

Good advice.

my2boyz · 12-21-2010, 07:22 PM

O.k...this is my thread so I can take it off topic if I want...can't I?

Anyway...this is starting to remind me of another thread a while back where someone on here just about got her eye shot out. Anyone remember that one??

RachelandSadie · 12-21-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

One question, where do you point their rear end. Slightly away so you can still see what you're doing?

this particular task isn't really a SEE more or less it's a FEEL

12-21-2010, 06:53 PM	#49
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Sometimes glands can be difficult to express. They are basically teardrop shaped, and they can roll around under the skin. If the opening (duct) is blocked by your finger or the dog's anatomy, the gland won't be able to empty. In that case, remove your fingers and replace them, hoping that the glands have shifted to a better position when you try again. This same problem can happen whether they are being expressed internally or externally. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

12-21-2010, 06:59 PM	#54
suda YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,039	This is a funny thread I've been reading through this thread and the smile on my face has got bigger and bigger, I can imagine us all looking at our babies butts and examining and smelling the contents we get out, the last post really makes me laugh which way should we face them, imagine especially if theyre full, Not for me people I'm leaving this one for the vet P.S I know it is a serious issue and don't mean to make light of it, but I just can't help seeing the funny side. __________________ I'm so in love with my little boy George

12-21-2010, 07:10 PM	#57
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	Oh, I forgot that part...I do give them a few green beans in their supper dish every night. I don't give them frozen though...I cook enough for a few days and they get a few, either warmed up or cold, mixed in with their supper.

12-21-2010, 07:22 PM	#59
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	O.k...this is my thread so I can take it off topic if I want...can't I? Anyway...this is starting to remind me of another thread a while back where someone on here just about got her eye shot out. Anyone remember that one??