General Question Infected Anal Glands...Ewww...

[RAKA Bulldogs]

Hello everyone, I have a question: Has anyone ever had the pleasure of having a dog with infected anal glands? How does a dog get infected anal glands? A little history, male, 17 months old, neutered, was "scooting" so owners took him to the vet and they emptied his anal glands figuring that was what was needed and dewormed. A month later and he is still scooting, and they took him back to the vet, and he has infected anal glands. Thank you all in advance for any input, I appreciate it.

Michelle (Oscar's Mom)

 

[Corlando465]

I've heard of impacted, but not infected but I'm sure it's always a possibility. My Shih-tzu had to have his glands expressed regularly. My vet said that dogs glands are similar (but smaller) than the scent glands in skunks. He said that firm stools normally cause them to empty regular during BMs, but not always. Sometimes it's necessary the manually express them and sometimes they can be so problematic that they have to be surgically removed, but only as a last resort.

Hope your baby get better quickly!

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[Texas Carol]

Michelle, do not know about this problem but I know someone WILL come along and help.
I'm new and don't know how to tag (gonna find out soon tho) someone yet.

Just wanted to say, Welcome to EBN and also, your Oscar and your puppies are adorable!

If I lived in Canada, I'd purchase one

 

[bullmama]

Likely from the constant scooting bacteria got inside somehow... Is he on antibiotics now?


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[RAKA Bulldogs]

Thanks guys...I did a little research and it seems that this comes from having explosive poops too often, am I correct in assuming this? He's not my dog, a friend of mine owns him, and yes he is on antibiotics. I'd just never heard of such a thing, impacted yes, but not infected. [MENTION=5315]Texas Carol[/MENTION] - thanks!

 

[JeannieCO]

Thanks guys...I did a little research and it seems that this comes from having explosive poops too often, am I correct in assuming this? He's not my dog, a friend of mine owns him, and yes he is on antibiotics. I'd just never heard of such a thing, impacted yes, but not infected. [MENTION=5315]Texas Carol[/MENTION] - thanks!

They need to keep that clean regularily. Even without explosive poops the tail pocket can get traces of poo in it. Here's a couple of good articles I prepped that your friend should read, everyone else too should read. Infected anal glands sometimes will need to be lanced. Infections in the anal gland are quite commen but if left untreated can become a bigger issue for the pet and could result in surgery being needed.

Anal Gland Care - Everything You Need to Know

The Proper Way to Clean Ears, Nose Ropes, Folds, Paws, Tail Pockets and Vulva

Hope that helps.

 

[RAKA Bulldogs]

Thanks JeannieCO for the articles. Will pass them on. Thanks again everyone else!

 

[JeannieCO]

Thanks JeannieCO for the articles. Will pass them on. Thanks again everyone else!

You're quite welcome. Hope it helps.