Anal glands filling more and more frequently - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Gew · 12-17-2019, 05:52 AM

Hi,
My three year old Yorkie has had to have her anal glands expressed every few months since she was about a year old. However, the time between their filling keeps shortening. It was 1 1/2 months, then every month, but last week we took her after only two weeks because she was scooting and whimpering. Her stools remain fine through it all. The vet had suggested Glandex a few months ago which we have faithfully given her for about six months. But....they fill more and more quickly.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has suggestions. Love our little princess and don’t want her in pain.

Thanks.
Gew

lilgidget · 12-17-2019, 06:57 AM

Have no experience with this but know you and your little girl are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike_and_Me · 12-17-2019, 08:02 AM

We don't have this issue, from time to time (maybe once in few weeks) Mike has this extra smelly poop and as I understand that's the glands expressing itself. Have you tried changing her food? Can it be that the food she's eating lacks enough fiber? I give Mike frozen green beans and frozen carrots as treats regularly to bulk up his poop. Hope you will find a solution so your girl is not in discomfort!!

Lovetodream88 · 12-17-2019, 09:10 PM

My vet said more fiber like Metamucil when Penny is having those issues.

yorkiemini · 12-20-2019, 09:13 PM

Sometimes they put them on special diets for those issues.

chattiesmom · 12-21-2019, 01:12 PM

My vet recommends that anal glands not be expressed unless absolutely necessary and it should be done by a health care professional. If done incorrectly the glands are easily damaged causing ongoing issues. With that said, I have always followed this advice and have never ever had issues with any dog ever.

Sometimes the glands have to be surgically removed.

ladyjane · 12-22-2019, 03:01 PM

I have one who was having issues. The vet suggested using shredded wheat. I get the tiny ones and crumble 3 in each of his meals. It is helping a lot!

Lovetodream88 · 12-22-2019, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I have one who was having issues. The vet suggested using shredded wheat. I get the tiny ones and crumble 3 in each of his meals. It is helping a lot!

Thanks for this tip!

12-17-2019, 05:52 AM	#1
Gew YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Clinton Township, NJ Posts: 251	Anal glands filling more and more frequently Hi, My three year old Yorkie has had to have her anal glands expressed every few months since she was about a year old. However, the time between their filling keeps shortening. It was 1 1/2 months, then every month, but last week we took her after only two weeks because she was scooting and whimpering. Her stools remain fine through it all. The vet had suggested Glandex a few months ago which we have faithfully given her for about six months. But....they fill more and more quickly. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has suggestions. Love our little princess and don’t want her in pain. Thanks. Gew

12-17-2019, 09:10 PM	#4
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	My vet said more fiber like Metamucil when Penny is having those issues. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

12-20-2019, 09:13 PM	#5
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	Sometimes they put them on special diets for those issues. __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

12-21-2019, 01:12 PM	#6
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	My vet recommends that anal glands not be expressed unless absolutely necessary and it should be done by a health care professional. If done incorrectly the glands are easily damaged causing ongoing issues. With that said, I have always followed this advice and have never ever had issues with any dog ever. Sometimes the glands have to be surgically removed. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

12-22-2019, 03:01 PM	#7
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I have one who was having issues. The vet suggested using shredded wheat. I get the tiny ones and crumble 3 in each of his meals. It is helping a lot! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

12-17-2019, 06:57 AM	#2
lilgidget YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: stanley nc Posts: 1,152	Have no experience with this but know you and your little girl are in my thoughts and prayers.

12-17-2019, 08:02 AM	#3
Mike_and_Me YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Turkey Posts: 306	We don't have this issue, from time to time (maybe once in few weeks) Mike has this extra smelly poop and as I understand that's the glands expressing itself. Have you tried changing her food? Can it be that the food she's eating lacks enough fiber? I give Mike frozen green beans and frozen carrots as treats regularly to bulk up his poop. Hope you will find a solution so your girl is not in discomfort!!