Steph Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Hi, sorry about this but my dog needs his yearly squeeze, does anyone know how to say "he needs his anal glands squeezed" .. just trying to avoid making a complete fool of myself at the vets .. Thanks!Stephwww.pwb53.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I did not see this before and you have probably had it done by now Steph, but you could say "pour vider ses glandes anales" (to empty his anal glands). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 Hi, thanks for that ... I haven't been yet! Having looked in the dictionary I was going to use something along those lines ... CheersSteph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaligoBay Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Eeeeek! Is this something I should worry about? How do I know when they need done? [blink] SB exits stage left muttering darkly about dog's anal glands....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Until this post I had not known, or mercifully forgotten, that dog have ... those things. And you have to squeeze them? Gosh what a treat.No wonder I prefer cats. If they've got them (which I doubt, being fastidious creatures) I'm sure they'd sort them out themselves. Or at least not tell me about them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 We don't have them emptied either. Maybe Steph's dog has a problem and has to have it done.Otherwise, just give them a big scare, that should do it ! (only joking, before anyone jumps on me...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggimeggi Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 We frequently have this problem with our Dane. The exit duct becomes blocked and they will actually burst a new passage through either to outside or inside if not noticed and emptied in time. The new channels are known as fistula's and can cause some serious infection problems. We can see from outside if the glands are becoming a bit full but then he is a big dog. It may not be so easy with a smaller breed. It is always worth looking if, for instance, he seems to be giving a bit more attention than usual to his bottom.AnneEdit. Sorry, on re-reading, this seems a bit worrying. This is the first dog we have ever had with this problem and we have had more than we can count! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 My other dog never needed it doing, evidently Dilly needs it because his number 2's are never solid enough and so don't do the squeezing for him! I was going to be shown how to do it myself by a local ex-vet but I think I would prefer to pay for someone else to do it instead!!! Apart from the potential problems above, if left too long it makes him scratch all the time and he gets really itchy, not very nice for the poor blighter!Sorry to lower the tone of the forum!!!!!!!!Steph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Eeeeeek!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 One of our labradors had to have an operation earlier in the year because a blocked anal gland had formed a very nasty cyst, that developed suprisingly quickly. It caused him a lot of discomfort and became very raw and bleeding as he would not leave it alone.The vet did wonder at first if it was cancerous, but thankfully not. We were worried about the anaesthetic though as he is 13, but all went well and he is fine again.Someone once told me that if you give your dog a piece of raw carrot every couple of days this helps to keeps the glands clear - unfortunately I didn't follow her advice [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggimeggi Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Mary, I will try that carrot trick because this anal gland thing is a really big worry to me. The fistulas, as said, can be very serious. Several years ago a vet told me that where there is a recurring problem, the best thing is to have the glands removed but she warned that (now I am really going to lower the tone) that the nerve responsible for closing the anus is very close and a slip of the scalpel can result in a completely incontinent dog. Needless to say, I have avoided the operation and an just very careful instead.I am glad that your dog is fine.Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Do you people have no shame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddie Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 You lot are a load of wuzzies (esp you Dick!!!! LOL!) Latex glove, a squirt of washing up liquid as lubricant, a firm grasp of tail, quick insertion, squeeze, mop and it's all done!SB Your dog probably with never need it doing but if he starts scooting along the ground on his bum, licking his bum (more than normal), having fetid dggy breath (from bum licking) he may need it doing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaligoBay Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 No no no no no no no no! The carrot diet starts today! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 OMG, and I'm just about to eat lunch. Shall have to keep an eye on my pooch for unusual anal behaviour [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Our old cat (back in the UK) once got his blocked (can't rememberwhy/how now! though I do agree with Dick that cats generally arebetter at cleaning themselves up) and we had to do a trip to thevet. The expression on the cat's face as the vet swiftly stuckhis finger up the cat's bum was a picture....... if only we had had acamera......though on reflection I'm not sure how we would haveexplained that kind of picture to the lady on the photo counter atBoots!!!!!Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Is that what James Herriott calls 'itchybott'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Was it like this Lou?Sorry back on track to anal glands if anyone still wants to stay on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Yep that's about right, only I think the eyes popped a bit more!Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Hello Dick,I just saw your message today. This is of course, not important, but I thought I would tell you that my (neutered) feral Tom - (ka Brother of Minwee - no, that isn't a typo), has to have his anal glands expressed every six months. The alternative is terrible pain and eventually, infection. We do it under sedation, and he is groomed and bathed at the same time (yes, still not a typo). I wonder if it is something to do with not having been neutered young. B-of-M was (the vet thinks) about two or three when I took him in. With all good wishes Valerie Aston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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