Do you regularly express the anal glands?

[LunasMomma]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

The dogs need the secretion to lubricate the anis when they have a bowel movement. Don't have those anal glans expressed unless the dog is having a problem not expelling them. Dogs rub their bottom on carpets if it itches. Sometimes the little hairs that were probably cut away during grooming, tend to stick inward to the anis and poke that area which is very sensitive anyway. They don't always rub the bottom because of the anal glands being full.

I was gonna say that Yep, trimmed Starr too close once and she scooted for a few days

If their poo is nice and firm, their glands should express themselves when they go. Now if they have runny poo all the time, thats when the glands get too full and they need help.