My vet doesn't recommend it. I heard that the recovery takes a few weeks and they lose control of their bowels for a little while after the surgery.

I get Reece's anal glands expressed probably about once a month. At one time I considered the surgery but was swayed away from it by my old vet. Now my current vet also thinks that it is unnecessary. She said with some dogs its normal to have to get them drained that often.

I guess now that I have conflicting opinions, I'll do more research on the procedure. I feel so bad for Reece because the hair all around his butt is stained red from him licking so much.