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<blockquote data-quote="donna723" data-source="post: 537564" data-attributes="member: 1883"><p>None of mine have ever had a problem with anal glands (thank God!) but they can be quite a problem. If the glands get too full, they can become infected. And if the infection is not treated, the glands can rupture right through their skin and it's horribly painful for the dog and a medical emergency. Usually, unless you've been trained to express the anal glands properly, it's best to let a vet or professional groomer do it. And it's supposed to be really awful and reeks to high heaven - something you'd want <em>somebody else</em> to do! Some dogs never have a problem with it and others need the glands expressed regularly to prevent problems. A little too much information but the best way to prevent it is to keep them on a food that give them good, firm poops.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="donna723, post: 537564, member: 1883"] None of mine have ever had a problem with anal glands (thank God!) but they can be quite a problem. If the glands get too full, they can become infected. And if the infection is not treated, the glands can rupture right through their skin and it's horribly painful for the dog and a medical emergency. Usually, unless you've been trained to express the anal glands properly, it's best to let a vet or professional groomer do it. And it's supposed to be really awful and reeks to high heaven - something you'd want [I]somebody else[/I] to do! Some dogs never have a problem with it and others need the glands expressed regularly to prevent problems. A little too much information but the best way to prevent it is to keep them on a food that give them good, firm poops. [/QUOTE]
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