Article: Anal Gland Care - Everything you need to know!

[ktcmojo]

Thanks for the answer! My vet wouldnt even consider it-which is why Im getting a new vet-the lady I board him with also runs a "salon" and will express him for $5!!! And she has done it a LOT so Im taking him tomorrow-Bath and express for $25!! I was thinking about getting her to show me how but for 5 bucks.........i might wanna stay away from that smell........

 

[JeannieCO]

I had hard time at first with Wilson when expressing his from the outside. He's only had to have them done once. Jack's easy to do now on the outside method now that I know exactly where his glands are. His are a bit further set back and I have to apply a good pinch squeeze to reach them that way.

Glad you're changing vets too. Did he give a reason for not doing it?
[MENTION=8195]ktcmojo[/MENTION]

 

[KMARINO]

[MENTION=8195]ktcmojo[/MENTION], I have to take Vegas every 5 weeks or so, lately more often than that, Our vet charges $43 to walk in the door as well, BUT only charges $17 to do glands, you might want to call your vet and ask about this. And trust me, there is no chit chat or questions when the vet does them, it is strictly anal glands and out of there. Most of the time our vet does them, but a few times the vet tech has done them.

 

[ModernFemme]

You can view the page at http://www.englishbulldognews.com/f...-Anal-Gland-Care-Everything-you-need-to-know!

Very timely, thanks girl! Remi was doing the butt scoot thing and abruptly sitting one night, and then it just kind of disappeared the next day.

 

[JeannieCO]

Very timely, thanks girl! Remi was doing the butt scoot thing and abruptly sitting one night, and then it just kind of disappeared the next day.

You're welcome! Hope it helps explains some things.

 

[ChrisRN]

Excellent article! I remember going to the vet with our old girl because I was worried about "stinky fish butt," only to learn that it is a GOOD thing. If you're smelling the fluid, then your dog probably doesn't have blocked glands. The smell can clear a space, though!

 

[ktcmojo]

Sorry it took so long to get back to you-the girl at the kennel i use has had several EB's and she does it for FIVE BUX!!!!!

 

[JeannieCO]

Sorry it took so long to get back to you-the girl at the kennel i use has had several EB's and she does it for FIVE BUX!!!!!

Can't beat that price. I did Jack's yesterday and I was done in 90 seconds.

 

[PollyAnna and Olive]

Good to know! This will save us alot of trips to the vet!

 

[christyjulene]

I learn something new every day. Great article!

 

[KMARINO]

[MENTION=2014]JeannieCO[/MENTION]...We did it!! , after Joe and I read this article two times each and watching the video yesterday afternoon since Vegas was scooting all over our area rug all morning, we attempted to do it. I held Vegas around the waist, telling him what a good boy he was, and Joe went in. He could feel the swollen glands and gently massaged them. Vegas did give out a little yelp, but he does that even with the vet. I think we had success. Afterwards Vegas was treated to some yummy yogurt and all was well. He hasn't scooted once since yesterday around 5. Thank You so much for this article we were having to go about every 5 weeks at $17. a time. Although it was gross and stinky it is doable at home now.

 

[michelle23093]

I have a rescue and I made her an appt to get hers checked on Saturday . She's dragging her butt and now it's raw. She is still pooping normally. Actually her gas is the worse ever. Are they relieving themselves or should I still take her in?
I have read all the valuable info above and was wondering what someone else thought

 

[JeannieCO]

I have a rescue and I made her an appt to get hers checked on Saturday . She's dragging her butt and now it's raw. She is still pooping normally. Actually her gas is the worse ever. Are they relieving themselves or should I still take her in?
I have read all the valuable info above and was wondering what someone else thought

Check her tail pocket out too to make sure it's not infected, red or there's hair in it. More than likely she needs her anal glands expressed. I have to Jack's regularly and have had to only to Wilson a few times. If her tail pockets ok, then take her in. Her bad gas is more than likely caused by the food she's on. What do you feed her?

 

[JeannieCO]

[MENTION=2014]JeannieCO[/MENTION]...We did it!! , after Joe and I read this article two times each and watching the video yesterday afternoon since Vegas was scooting all over our area rug all morning, we attempted to do it. I held Vegas around the waist, telling him what a good boy he was, and Joe went in. He could feel the swollen glands and gently massaged them. Vegas did give out a little yelp, but he does that even with the vet. I think we had success. Afterwards Vegas was treated to some yummy yogurt and all was well. He hasn't scooted once since yesterday around 5. Thank You so much for this article we were having to go about every 5 weeks at $17. a time. Although it was gross and stinky it is doable at home now.

What the heck Kelly, how on earth did I miss this?!?! OMG I'm so sorry. But I'm totally thrilled you, well Joe, did Vegas's glands. See it's not that hard. Did Joe use a bit of vaseline before going in? Also he just may have gone a bit too far in at first. It takes a bit of practice the first first couple of times. I'm so excited.

I can't believe I missed this!!!! Are you still doing his?

 

[michelle23093]

I'm gonna take her in anyways. I don't want to do it wrong and I need to know all these things pointed out to me in steps. I'm new at this problem. I've conquered every other so far lol. She is on purina. Her gas comes and goes but yesterday and today it smells like rotten meat. She has an appt. she is still pooping normally though and still active other than dragging her butt and it's at nighttime usually.

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I'm gonna take her in anyways. I don't want to do it wrong and I need to know all these things pointed out to me in steps. I'm new at this problem. I've conquered every other so far lol. She is on purina. Her gas comes and goes but yesterday and today it smells like rotten meat. She has an appt. she is still pooping normally though and still active other than dragging her butt and it's at nighttime usually.