luv mini schnauzers Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hi all ,just an update to my anal gland issues. Im a queen at expressing weekly, my vet is very impressed :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab_Rat Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Aaaah! It must be fate! I havent been on DOL for a while - very busy working, but tonight I find two threads that I needed to find! So thank you to the authors! My RR girl also has anal gland problems. Not huge ones, one gets over full and starts leaking if she hasnt had lots of the right food, or if she has had a tummy upset with the runs (heh, heh....the other thread!). Yummy when she gets excited and oozes anal gland fluid everywhere! :D My wonderful vet has shown me how to express the anal glands, I have tried once, but whimped out - didnt want to hurt my girl! She also mentioned removal as a last resort, but after reading what others have been through, no way! I will endeavour to become an "expressing queen" like mini! I will also try psyllium husks and/or pumpkin in my girls dinner. Shes been good for a while, but I know when the poo gets soft and skinny, it doesnt do its job of emptying those anal glands! What a loverly conversation starter :D :rolleyes: RG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv mini schnauzers Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Nice to know Im not alone. Try when you bath your bub to massage rear with water pressure and then have a go.Gloves a must but when you get the hang of it its done in a second and down the sink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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