Anal glands, also known as anal sacs, are small, pea-sized glands located on either side of your dog’s anus. If you imagine your dog’s anus to be a clock face, the anal glands will be […]
As a veterinarian, anal gland expression forms part of our daily routine. This smelly job is essential to keep many dogs comfortable. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of anal glands in dogs, […]
When I had a call from a client because his dog had blood and pus oozing from his butt, I told him to bring her in right away. A brief history and examination confirmed my […]
One of the pet patients I recently treated for anal gland issues came to the clinic because he was bleeding from around the anus. As I spoke with the owner, I learned the pooch had […]
While we share a lot of the same anatomy with our furry family members, there are a few major differences – for example, anal glands! These small sacs are located under the surface of the […]
One of my pet parents brought his dog to the clinic because she had swelling around her anus. When I entered the exam room, I immediately noticed a fishy odor. Based on the dog’s history […]
If you’ve ever noticed a fishy odor from your dog’s behind or seen them scooting their bottom across the floor, you may be familiar with anal glands. However, many pet parents are unaware of these […]
Check any pet nutrition blog and you will see pumpkin touted as a cure all for any digestive tract related illness. Soft stool (even diarrhea!), constipation, anal gland problems, weight loss. Pumpkin conquers all! There […]
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