maltese11 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Hi everyone. I have a 3 year old, male maltese shih tzu. He has got his glands expressed twice now. I can't remember when the last time was, maybe 2 mths ago. When i was brushing him tonight I noticed a bad smell coming out of his rear.. does this mean he is due for another 'squeeze'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Hi What does your dog get fed normally ? often diet can help express the glands .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltese11 Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 I changed his diet months ago to help with his glands.. I give him raw meat or chicken or my own homemade doggie patties mixed with dry food. I also give him chicken necks and make him rice, carrot and pumpkin mashed... He is one spoilt dog but i dont think its helped!.. what foods do you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltese11 Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 he eats Kebbel- Eagle Pack- Natural Dog food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumtoshelley Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 My chihuahua Rascal had problems with his anal glands no matter what I feed him His anal glands needed expressing. Then he had a abscess in his right anal gland which they fixed. But Rascal still kept scooting his bottom on the ground. When he went back in for a check up both his anal glands where a mess and no longer working. So Rascal got his anal glands removed and now he is no longer scooting and seems comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zug Zug Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I am also interested to know if the smell indicates a need to squeeze... Not my favourite job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Miss Emma Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) Any time I've noticed a bit of "that" smell coming from my girl I've given them a bit of a squeeze. But usually they haven't been very bad although it has seemed that there has been a little excess fluid so maybe it was an indicator that if they didn't get a squeeze it would be off to get a professional one (and they're more invasive than what I do!!). ETA - If you have a bit of a feel around where the glands are you will probably be able to tell. I know with my girl that normally I can't really feel anything, but when they are ready for a squeeze I can feel little pea sized (and once or twice larger!) lumps. Edited July 3, 2011 by Pretty Miss Emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayrod Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Having owned a Malt for thirteen nearly fourteen years he has his anal glands squeezed when he is bathed. In the early days when he was being shown this was a regular weekly event, now that he is older, this occurs monthly. By having a routine of when to do, we dont get the "smell" that alot of people refer to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flame ryder Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Hi, Can someone please explain these anal glands thing to me. I've had dogs all my life and never once have I squeezed any anal glands. Why do it? Sounds yuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I have never had to worry much about non- emptying anal glands in any of my dogs either . The two glands are situated just under the tail- each side of the anus. When a dog poos .. the glands are squeezed,and leave a smelly discharge along with the faeces.. However, for various reasons, sometimes this does not happen, and the glands are manually emptied by vets/groomers/owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flame ryder Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I have never had to worry much about non- emptying anal glands in any of my dogs either . The two glands are situated just under the tail- each side of the anus. When a dog poos .. the glands are squeezed,and leave a smelly discharge along with the faeces.. However, for various reasons, sometimes this does not happen, and the glands are manually emptied by vets/groomers/owners. Thanks for that persephone...I wont be squeezing, I wont go anywhere near those glands. If it aint broke don't fix it I reckon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 If it aint broke don't fix it I reckon! zackly !! most times, if there is no underlying problem .. feeding the dog enough soft digestible bone and some fibre can help .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 A vet once told us to add allbran to our dogs meals to help with gland problems, it adds fibre which they need. lablove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltese11 Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 I have been searching on the net and it says to give my dog 1 tablespoon of Unsweetened canned pumpkin to assist with it.. Has anyone else tried this? His bottom isn't smelly today like it was yday! He must have went to the loo and did 'good' number 2's lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 in America they have canned pumpkin. you can just try steaming some pumpkin- or roasting it - dogs like it a tablespoon would be for a larger dog, I imagine - your little guy would only need a couple of teaspoons ..... (I guess) Bones are also good - chicken wings ,lamb ribs ... whole and RAW .. let your dog chew it all up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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