ANAL SACKS -- NEED HELP

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HI , OUR POODLE BRIGGETT ANAL SACKS , I THINK THAT IS WHAT THEY CALL THEM SEEM TO BE SWELLED SOME . I WAS TOLD THAT WE CAN TAKE CARE IF DRAINING THEM OURSELVES BUT FORGOT HOW TO DO IT . CAN YOU PLEASE HELP . THANKS REV.DAVID BROWN

-- Anonymous, April 28, 2002

Answers

Hi David.....yes, there are 2 gland on either side of the rectum(internally) called anal glands. Most dogs express them naturally when they have a bowel movement but some nee dot have them expressed...usually during the grooming process or at the veterinarians ofiice. There is a certain way to express the glands and in my opinion it should be left to your vet opr an experienced groomer. Use can easily rupture or injure the glands if expressed improperly. Also, if your dog seems to be swelling...red..or scooting quite a bit, I might think about having your vet check your pooch out....could be a problem. Best of luck

-- Anonymous, April 29, 2002

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