Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie)

• 10-24-2009 11:18 AM

  BlackLabbie Joined on 01-27-2008 South of Boston Posts 3,380 Points 280

  Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact Last night DH had Molson out for a walk. On their walk Molson pooped then scooted. This morning we had Molson (and the other 2) out and he pooped again and scooted....so, I'm thinking his anal glands need to be expressed. I get home call our groomer who does this to make an appointment. Then I noticed Molson licked his bum, so I decided to take a look and it's swollen and bright pink. Any ideas? Should I still have his anal glands expressed? Is it time for the vet (I'm thinking it is)? He's never had an anal gland problem or anal problem before, is 3 years old and is fed Orijen 6 Fish. -Stephanie Apollo- black Labrador Retriever Molson- buff American Cocker Spaniel Patty- black American Cocker Spaniel "Q: If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? A: A dog, so my wife would love me more." -Oscar De La Renta

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• 10-24-2009 11:31 AM

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  glenmar Joined on 09-10-2007 The Florida Panhandle Posts 14,269 Points 430	Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact Yeah, probably best to go to the vet this time.  This is one of the cockers?  My male had major anal gland issues that didn't start until he was around 4..... A house without fur is not a home. Glenda ,
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• 10-24-2009 11:31 AM

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  CoBuHe Joined on 08-03-2007 Southeast Texas Posts 3,006 Points 90

  Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact If its swollen and bright pink I would be worried about an abcess.  But, only because thats what I experienced with Buddy.  Vet visit is in order, I believe.  You may not have read the thread a year or so ago when I was dealing with it.  Buddy's rear end was a mushy mess due to an abcess and lick wounds and the vet wanted to remove his glands.  I didn't want him to go through the surgery; and an AG supplement was recommended by an iDogger.  That stuff is a miracle in my mind.  Not sure if you need to go that route or not....but I'm telling you....even my vet is now a believer in the AG powder.  He called me recently to talk about it more because he has another dog/patient with anal gland problems and wanted to try it out on that dog since it worked so well for Buddy.  "No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich." Louis Sabin ________________________ Barbara, Proudly owned by

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• 10-24-2009 11:32 AM

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  BlackLabbie Joined on 01-27-2008 South of Boston Posts 3,380 Points 280	Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact Yup, the male cocker. And he'll be 4 the first week in December... -Stephanie Apollo- black Labrador Retriever Molson- buff American Cocker Spaniel Patty- black American Cocker Spaniel "Q: If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? A: A dog, so my wife would love me more." -Oscar De La Renta
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• 10-24-2009 11:35 AM

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  BlackLabbie Joined on 01-27-2008 South of Boston Posts 3,380 Points 280

  Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact His poop was normal both times, solid and small. He doesn't have a bad odor usually associated w/ anal glands either. We recently had him buzzed down because he has several hot spots on his belly and it's easiest to put meds on them w/out the fur there. This poor dog is plagued w/ ear infections and (environmental + food) allergies and now this. *sigh* -Stephanie Apollo- black Labrador Retriever Molson- buff American Cocker Spaniel Patty- black American Cocker Spaniel "Q: If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? A: A dog, so my wife would love me more." -Oscar De La Renta

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• 10-24-2009 12:49 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 11,974 Points 3,770

  Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact Vet -- TODAY if you can.  an abscess is nothing to fool with and the vet may have to actually flush out the glands.  Don't just let a groomer do it.  Particularly not now. The poop won't be discolored (the gland opening is probably too swollen to allow anything to COME out).  If you want to email me or phone me I can teach you how to do this yourself -- it's honestly kinder and easier than vet visits if you keep it done.  "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller

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• 10-24-2009 6:12 PM

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  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 11,804 Points 370

  Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact  Vet, for sure. The groomer would tell you that, anyways. At least, I wouldn't touch a pink, swollen anal gland. That HURTS, and it can break, if you don't do it just right.   Ear issues, allergies, and anal glands are kind of a three pack Emma feels his pain!  Unfortunately, she has her ears and anal glands done every two weeks, or we have a problem to deal with.

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• 10-24-2009 7:17 PM

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  loretta Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 101 Points 90	Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact  My dog has had anal gland problems since I adopted her a year ago.  What is an AG supplement?
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• 10-24-2009 7:43 PM

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  CoBuHe Joined on 08-03-2007 Southeast Texas Posts 3,006 Points 90

  Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact Its Arabinogalactan Powder.  I still have all the research documentation if you would be interested in reading it.  Just PM me. From one of these research documents: A natural ingredient that is receiving increasedattention as a clinically useful nutraceutical is LarchArabinogalactan. A prebiotic and fermentable fiber, LarchArabinogalactan is approved by the United States Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) as a GRAS Affirmed (Generally RecognizedAs Safe) direct food additive. It has benefits as an immunesupport agent and digestive aid and may also prove beneficial asa liver protectant. Furthermore, its unique physical characteristicsallow Larch Arabinogalactan to be used in a variety of food, beverage and nutraceutical applications. Also, here is the link to the thread from my experiences:  http://forum.dog.com/forums/p/82843/647882.aspx#647882 "No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich." Louis Sabin ________________________ Barbara, Proudly owned by

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• 10-24-2009 7:57 PM

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  willowchow Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 8,718 Points 500	Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact I don't have any personal experience but my brothers dog just recently had anal gland issues and had to wear a cone and take medicine.  Hope he's feeling better soon!
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• 10-24-2009 8:37 PM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 12,433 Points 1,045

  Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact This sounds like an anal sac infection, and you should take him to the vet just in case he needs antibiotic therapy or to have it drained.  One thing you can do to prevent this in the future is increase the amount of fiber in your dog's diet.  That helps create a stool that puts enough pressure on the sac to express it as the dog defecates.  Orijen 6 has 3% crude fiber.  This product is a supplement that has 5%: http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/product_detail.aspx?item_guid=C3203D7F-F765-4333-8D36-DDB9E3F615B8&click=6875&mf=2 Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 20 1/2 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog In memory of Mike, please become an organ donor today. "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 10-24-2009 9:07 PM

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  willowchow Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 8,718 Points 500	Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact You could use Metamucil original powder too.  Willow takes 1/2 tsp every night.
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• 10-24-2009 9:58 PM

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  grab01 Joined on 09-10-2007 middle of the desert Posts 1,613 Points 0	Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact yep, sounds like an anal land abscess. Hope he's been in to the vet. If you were unable to be seen during office hours, you can do a warm compress several times a day until you can get him in on Monday
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• 10-25-2009 10:08 AM

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  BlackLabbie Joined on 01-27-2008 South of Boston Posts 3,380 Points 280

  Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact We went into an animal hospital not too far from us this morning...The vet there basically said his anus just looks chafed from scooting. There is no infection or impacted glands. Molson did need his anal glands expressed though which is why he was scooting after pooping. The vet suspected he was scooting on our carpeted floor and we just weren't seeing it- and there is no smell, believe me I'd know. Mo's still at the vets right now because they are going give him a medicated bath for his skin, shave him down where he has hotspots more than the groomer did, clean them good (he really wasn't letting us near a few of them), and express his glands. He already has an a topica for the hotspots and he gets Benadryl, so we just have to keep on using them. Poor Mo's also going to be wearing a cone until the hotspots are cleared up.   -Stephanie Apollo- black Labrador Retriever Molson- buff American Cocker Spaniel Patty- black American Cocker Spaniel "Q: If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? A: A dog, so my wife would love me more." -Oscar De La Renta

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• 10-25-2009 9:17 PM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 11,974 Points 3,770

  Re: Anal Problem-HELP! (BlackLabbie) Reply Contact Atopica is rugged stuff - it's a steroid-like drug (not a steroid -- but it IS commonly used as an immune suppressor).  I would tell you to give milk thistle while he's taking it just to protect the liver a bit.  Holler if you want more information. "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller

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