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Anal Glands

These are two small glands situated either side of a dog’s anus which can fill up and become infected and very smelly.  Dogs with anal gland problems will lick their bottoms or rub them on the floor.  

Anal glands in dogs are emptied naturally when they poo, except for dogs fed processed pet food.  Mushy pet food isn’t hard enough to massage the glands as it passes through.  Dogs on a natural diet, which includes raw meaty bones, are highly unlikely to have anal gland problems.  

Your vet can express your dog’s anal glands, and even teach you how to do it – although if you don’t do it right, problems can ensue.  If left untreated, anal glands can abscess and be tiresome (for the dog and you) to treat.  As a last resort, an operation may be required. 

 

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Heck, if you want to save your dog from anal gland problems …. Give your dog a bone!





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