Gross, gross, gross!

[micki76]

He doesn't do it very often, maybe 3-5 times a year, but he's done it since he was a puppy. He does it regardless of what kind of food he's being fed.

I guess I'm with you Jynelle, I'll take a stinky secretion over an internal infection. I just wish he'd do it somewhere other than on me. I'm glad that he can do it himself and I don't have to do it for him, but a I wish I could get a little warning first!

Could be worse though and be something I can't just throw in the washer, like the sofa!


LOL amoore!

[amoore]

Micki76, I think our sweet pets are worth all the indignities we must endure.

[wolfsoul]

Yuck!

I read all about how to express your dog's anal glands yourself, just incase. Every site said to make sure there are lots of towles on hand, and to never do it in a small or poorly ventilated room!

[dukedogsmom]

Originally posted by wolfsoul
to never do it in a small or poorly ventilated room!

Boy is that an understatement! You need an arena to do it in.

[micki76]

LOL. Actually the best place is in the bathtub when you're bathing them. I had to do My westie's every couple of months and the tub was the easiest and cleanest place. That way you just wash it all down the drain! I'd never use towels, too messy!

[lizbud]

My family Vet of 30 years always recommended removal of
dog's anal glands at the same time he did the neuter. Patients
always had the option of not doing it, but we always did. There
was never any negative consequences. It's a pretty simple
surgical procedure. I'm always surprised that some Vets never
offer that option. He explained how to express the glands & it
didn't take me 2 minutes to decide to have it done.

[Miss Meow]

I've never had the 'pleasure' of smelling anal glands or skunks. Can't say I'm looking forward to it - ewwwwwww!!!