Cookiebaker
01-21-2008, 02:06 PM
OK, I know this has been discussed before, but I'm wondering if I can bring it up again. :o
Malone has a verrrrry stinky butt, and lately its really bad (anal glands). We have tried giving him 2 heaping tablespoons of pumpkin in his food at every meal, but we didn't really notice a difference. We have expressed them, but that doesn't seem to make a difference either.
In fact, it is so bad that he has even learned a new command -- "No Fart Art!!!" = "go in your house!" He will get right up and run to his crate at the other end of the house and lick his butt there. haha :o
Anyway, please can you give me some suggestions on what might prevent this from happening. Should I talk to the vet about it? Its happening at least 1-2 times per day.
I wanted to add two thoughts that I have had....first, because it has been so cold out in the mornings (negative degrees) he has a hard time pooping even with booties on because his feet get so cold. So sometimes he holds it, and I think that after he holds it for a half day (I take him out when it warms midday) but that night the anal glad secretions are worse. Also, I opened a new package of treats and they are Snausages instead of the normal cookies; and I am wondering if they make it worse?
Sorry so long, and thanks for any input!! :)
Malone has a verrrrry stinky butt, and lately its really bad (anal glands). We have tried giving him 2 heaping tablespoons of pumpkin in his food at every meal, but we didn't really notice a difference. We have expressed them, but that doesn't seem to make a difference either.
In fact, it is so bad that he has even learned a new command -- "No Fart Art!!!" = "go in your house!" He will get right up and run to his crate at the other end of the house and lick his butt there. haha :o
Anyway, please can you give me some suggestions on what might prevent this from happening. Should I talk to the vet about it? Its happening at least 1-2 times per day.
I wanted to add two thoughts that I have had....first, because it has been so cold out in the mornings (negative degrees) he has a hard time pooping even with booties on because his feet get so cold. So sometimes he holds it, and I think that after he holds it for a half day (I take him out when it warms midday) but that night the anal glad secretions are worse. Also, I opened a new package of treats and they are Snausages instead of the normal cookies; and I am wondering if they make it worse?
Sorry so long, and thanks for any input!! :)