Pets > Dogs > HealthNovember 20, 2009

Dog Anal Gland Problems

What causes dogs to have overfull anal glands and how can the problem be avoided?

By Carrie from Hawaii

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12/15/2009

My dog also has anal gland problems. She doesn't "squeeze" them like she should so we have to get them squeezed. You can do this yourself but it is gross (that's just what I heard, I won't touch them! ha) Your vet can do this as well as most grooming salons. Just ask! I know PetSmart does it for sure! They can also show you how to do it.

There is a surgery that can correct it also but I don't have the money for that.

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11/25/2009

Give your dog some good quality food like Natural Balance, Evangers or Merrick. Give your dog fresh apples without the peeling, bananas, blue berries dogs love fresh blue berries) and cranberries. One of my dogs was always scooting but she stopped when I changed her food and I always share my fruit with my dogs. Problem solved.

By
11/24/2009

Not enough fiber in their diet.

By
11/21/2009

This link is explanatory.
http://dogs.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Dog_Anal_Glands

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