Kyra Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 My shih tzu has a horrible smell coming from his behind, no, he's not farting and it doesn't seem to be getting any better, he has his tail down and seems to be walking like something is bothering him however everything looks normal. Anyone have any idea what it could be? im able to take him to the vet in the morning if it doesn't improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 My guess is: First thing the vet will do is check Smelly's anal glands. If it's as simple as emptying them, stand back it is gross lol. You can learn to empty them yourself and a bit more dietary fibre should help as far as I know. BUT please do check asap, he could have a manky infected or even abscessed anal gland and/or local skin infection from hair getting moist around his rear. All fixable with vet treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 anal glands would be first guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyra Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Yeah i was thinking along those lines too. Will definitely get him to the vets tomorrow. I hate seeing him uncomfortable, poor old fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowenhart Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Have you checked the anus? Made sure there isn't poo caught in the hair blocking the rear end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) edited cos I thought you hadn't checked, then I re read your OP Edited September 28, 2009 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 anal sacs...... h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Anal glands and I would not have waited until the following day as you may find them discharged on your doona at 3am in the morning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoTree Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Anal glands and I would not have waited until the following day as you may find them discharged on your doona at 3am in the morning.... You'd have to burn that doona! No way you could sleep using it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 So- how did things go at the vets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Anal glands and I would not have waited until the following day as you may find them discharged on your doona at 3am in the morning.... So you would go to the Vets at 1.30am for anal glands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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