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Hope this helps out...I do the cavs myself usually when they are in the bath....as it relaxes them and also softens the skin which makes it easier........yukky subject but if you keep a routine you shouldnt have any trouble.....cheers What can go wrong with anal glands? In modern-day domestic pets, anal glands can often cause health problems. Sometimes the anal gland secretions are not released naturally and build up - leading to thickening of the secretion, clogging of the duct and sometimes even infection and abscesses. You may have seen your pet with his tail up, dragging his behind across the floor. This is an attempt to relieve the pressure and discomfort of impacted anal glands and is called scooting. Scooting can cause damage to the anus and indicates that your pet is having trouble with his anal glands and needs some type of intervention. When bacteria find their way into the glands, infection can occur and lead to an abscess. Your pet may whimper or cry when attempting to defecate - this should alert you to the possibility of infection. Abscesses can also be extremely painful for your pet and will require the attention of a vet and possibly antibiotics to clear the infection. For this reason, it is best to prevent complications as much as possible. Prevention and treatment Anal glands should be regularly checked and expressed when necessary in order to empty the build up of secretions from the gland. This can be done by your vet, groomer or even by you - getting the knack of this is not difficult especially once you have been shown the technique. To express your pet’s anal glands use your fingers or a thumb and forefinger to gently apply pressure on either side of the anal opening - on the outside of the glands. Press inwards and upwards and you should see the fluid being expressed.

She also knows when I set up the Glucometer and the strips - she lays down and does this big SIGH - gets a treat - stab - hears the beep beep and looks for another treat then trots out to look for the cat...... Her routine is fantastic and I am sure if I missed the three hourly test she would drag me into kitchen and point to the equipment.....LOL

To all the unwell Dogs I send healing thoughts for a painfree day for you all. To the wonderful owners of these much loved dogs I bow down to you for you Love and hourly suppoert your giving your dogs. The saying is a Dog is Man's Best Friend - but in time of need I also agree that Man is a Dogs Best Friend. Hug all the sick dogs from me. and special hugs to the owners.

Hugs and Best wishes Flynn - Stay strong little one

Morning report on Spice, She is FANTASTIC she actually ran doing circles to the shed where the food is........wooohooooo. Her insulin levels are doing great and I am taking her to be weighed today so we can adjust the amount of insulin she needs. Her graph is getting more and more stable which means IMO - not so diabetic knowledge is FANTASTC....My Vet will be over the moon when I ring him this morning....I can't wait to ring him but it is to early yet ......LOL Look who greeted me this morning at 6.55am Spice knows the time she has her blood test and insulin.....then Food.....LOL

http://vetnpetdirect.com.au/home.php?cat=347 Will catch up with the chat soon....but while searching found this and you can purchase it online....is it the one your talking about ??

Morning all, Spice had a great night. she is reeally settled in now as the following pics will show you. I woke up at 3am she wasn't beside the bed or on her bed ?? looked outside mmmmmmmmmm then this Gosh for a dog that had to be lifted up to get in the car......she did really well.......LOL This is where she really wanted to be I think....and I am sure it won't take her long to get up on here LOL

Thank you all for your replies and advice. I saw the Vet yesterday with Hope and have to do 3 hourly bloods for 12 hours for 2 days so I can get a better idea of the peaks and drops. Hope is now on 2 injections per day so I will be plotting a graph. This morning she was much more stable - yesterday she was very wobbly and her front legs just kept buckling - I cried and lay on the grass next to her while she drank. Today she walked straight out and has been ok....had her bloods/inj/breakfast.......now I am working out the start of the graph....LOL I know I can do it but have to get more coffee in for the brain to start....LOL Thanks for the site Anthony I will definately go and have a look. Cheers all

Thanks baifra for your reply. My post was a bit scattered, Hope is getting daily injections of Caninsulin 21units until Thurs when she will have another fasting blood taken, this could mean another injection per day or who knows. We have had donated a secondhand Blood glucose monitor and I have the strips ready, then she will apparently once stable be on urine tests. Also a 15kg bag of Nutro Choice Chicken and Rice dry which was recommended by Pet Supplier. i have just posted in Hope's thread about the goodies we have had donated ......here is the Link http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...3273&st=270

Thank you for your replys I am reading more now than I ever did in School......lol

Hi all I am going to adopt a rescue dog (White Shep) and she has just been diagnosed with diabetes. here is the link about Hope (Be warned the pictures are shocking) http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=123273 I would love any contact or information that will help me with this beautiful dog regarding managing her Diabetes. Food and any other ideas that you may wish to share. At the moment she is in Sydney and I live in Melbourne - she will have to be stabilized before she can come to her new Forever Home. Thanks in anticipation

:cool: Thanks Ruralpug for that site .....have saved it and going to try it out tomorrow.....with treats etc. as directed. cheers

:D Gee I wish I knew about crate training when I had my daughter....she cried for 12 months non stop......LOL I hope all has settled down for you now. Thanks for the Laugh Kavik.

I can't imagine my cavs jumping up for a nail clipping......but I am going to follow the advice about touch-treat-clip-treat........Cavs should do anything for a treat......they are hungry gutted little girls......LOL Thanks for the site on nail clipping......it is very informative. regarding the dremel, I had one given to me yesterday because I am going to get all arty in the New Year ... So I turned it on near the dog and she bolted...and it is quiet....they don't mind the hairdryer so I might try them both on at once to get them used to the noise....ummmm Merry Christmas One and All

Poor little pug.........but she is sooooooooooooo cute and I am sure you are doing all in your power and coming in here and getting all the knowledge and sites to read up on is a great start. P.S. Have you been warned that DOL is addictive...... Also there is a Pug thread....I will try and find it and post it for you........cheers and kiss the pug from me. http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=106751 just introduce yourself and read the last 10 pages LOL or you will need glasses

I am waiting for a baby tooth too.............grrrrrr it is hanging by a thread and just won't fall out........I will try a pigs ear maybe.......Leather shoes, mobile phone cables......aircon cord.....etc etc etc.....didn't work.... sheesh she has cost a fortune replacing all the chewed shoes.......Loves my sons - he takes size 14 and they are hard to get apart from being expensive............... :rolleyes:

He is stunning......and soooooooo big.....wowowo I luv him to bits...look at the size of those paws...... Keep those pics coming.......he is so funny

:rolleyes: Well done......good little girl.......what a sweetie....

If u can get hold of an Aloe Vera plant......cut it in half....scrape the gel out and this will sooth the itch.......cant do any harm either......Keep it in the fridge as this makes it cooler......cheers

I have found bits and pieces of anything you can name in my dogs poos......Cavaliers eat anything that they can get their jaws around....My daughter lost a packet of chewies out of her bag the other day when visiting. Please take note that if you Dog ever eats anything that you think may be TOXIC the quickest way to get them to vomit it up is SALT.......this is for Chocolate especially around Christmas etc..... Just open their mouth and put a teaspoon of straight SALT into their mouth ....they will vomit within minutes and save u a rushed trip to the VET........cheers.

Sorry for your loss, but in some way your lucky to know what the cause was, many of us are just left wondering. From what you said of your wonderful Scotty I bet he Chose Chloe as your new friend to cuddle........hugs to you and your new girl

Run free Zana, what a beautiful picture - Those Eyes say it all - LOVE.....Hugs to you and your family

hugs to you and your OH fly free little bird......you had a long and well loved life

Hugs to you and your elbow..........gosh....I bet it hurts.......But That Dog is stillllll cuteeeeeeee

Yep Waxy sweet smell describes it well Roxiekda.......yuk My vet let me see the little Blighters Running around....they are tiny and white......but they are monsters.