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128 days ago

kipmy351 1 post(s)

My dog has been licking her butt a lot and rubbing it on the carpet and grass since yesterday. It's really red and irritated now. Does anyone know what this might be from? -Kim

96 days ago

WeLoveOur7Dogs 58 post(s)

her anal glands probably need to be expressed. Since you don't know how to do that, you will have to take her to the vet.

56 days ago

HARLEE_ANN 30 post(s)

Tape worms also cause this problem (they get these from ingesting a flea) not saying you have fleas but dogs eat anything from grass sticks and shoes. examine the stool and if there are white "rice" or Cucumber seed" looking things in the stool it could very well be. and then there is the anal glands. Some dogs dont quit squat enought to express them thereselves and need a little help. If you have your dog groomed they should do this for you. You can also ask your vet to show you how, it sounds worse than it is LOL

Harlee Ann & Tammy

53 days ago

chuckie_dog 7 post(s)

please help me.. my dog is getting skinny..i wonder why..even if he eats lots of food..i dont know if theres something wrong inside him or what..pls help me regarding his posible disease..thanks..

53 days ago

HARLEE_ANN 30 post(s)

How old is your dog? Approx how long ahs this been going on? Did you take him to the vet? What did the Vet say? did they do a blood profile and check the kidney function of the dog? I know alot of questions.

23 days ago

TAK3M3T0Y0UR... 17 post(s)

Here's how you Express a dogs anal glands from ehow.com:

Step 1: Prepare a bath for your dog. The secretions of the anal gland are highly unpleasant to smell, and the contents of the gland can spray out unexpectedly during expression. Expressing the anal glands in a tub allow you to perform this task and immediately control the mess and odor.

Step2: Locate the anal gland openings. Look at approximately 5 and 7 o'clock around the anus of the dog. They may be impossible or difficult to visualize.

Illustration of anal area

Step3: Feel for the glands with your thumb and forefinger beneath the skin under the anal gland openings. The glands are about the size of a kidney bean. They may be enlarged if the sacs are impacted or infected.

Step4: Press in and squeeze with your finger and thumb in an upward motion. The goal is to get the gland under your fingers on each side, and force the contents to the surface and out the opening. You should use firm pressure, but not so firm that you cause discomfort to the dog. This step can be done with a warm washcloth or paper towel covering the anus to prevent the secretions from spraying.

Step5: Repeat Step 4 until you no longer notice the greenish or brownish fluid being expressed.

Step6: Wash the anal area thoroughly. The secretions of the anal glands can be transferred to your furniture, clothing or pet's bedding if it remains on your pet's coat. It is imperative to remove all of the odor from the dog after expressing the glands.

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128 days ago kipmy351 1 post(s)	My dog has been licking her butt a lot and rubbing it on the carpet and grass since yesterday. It's really red and irritated now. Does anyone know what this might be from? -Kim

96 days ago WeLoveOur7Dogs 58 post(s)	her anal glands probably need to be expressed. Since you don't know how to do that, you will have to take her to the vet.


56 days ago HARLEE_ANN 30 post(s)	Tape worms also cause this problem (they get these from ingesting a flea) not saying you have fleas but dogs eat anything from grass sticks and shoes. examine the stool and if there are white "rice" or Cucumber seed" looking things in the stool it could very well be. and then there is the anal glands. Some dogs dont quit squat enought to express them thereselves and need a little help. If you have your dog groomed they should do this for you. You can also ask your vet to show you how, it sounds worse than it is LOL Harlee Ann & Tammy

53 days ago chuckie_dog 7 post(s)	please help me.. my dog is getting skinny..i wonder why..even if he eats lots of food..i dont know if theres something wrong inside him or what..pls help me regarding his posible disease..thanks..

53 days ago HARLEE_ANN 30 post(s)	How old is your dog? Approx how long ahs this been going on? Did you take him to the vet? What did the Vet say? did they do a blood profile and check the kidney function of the dog? I know alot of questions.


23 days ago TAK3M3T0Y0UR... 17 post(s)	Here's how you Express a dogs anal glands from ehow.com: Step 1: Prepare a bath for your dog. The secretions of the anal gland are highly unpleasant to smell, and the contents of the gland can spray out unexpectedly during expression. Expressing the anal glands in a tub allow you to perform this task and immediately control the mess and odor. Step2: Locate the anal gland openings. Look at approximately 5 and 7 o'clock around the anus of the dog. They may be impossible or difficult to visualize. Step3: Feel for the glands with your thumb and forefinger beneath the skin under the anal gland openings. The glands are about the size of a kidney bean. They may be enlarged if the sacs are impacted or infected. Step4: Press in and squeeze with your finger and thumb in an upward motion. The goal is to get the gland under your fingers on each side, and force the contents to the surface and out the opening. You should use firm pressure, but not so firm that you cause discomfort to the dog. This step can be done with a warm washcloth or paper towel covering the anus to prevent the secretions from spraying. Step5: Repeat Step 4 until you no longer notice the greenish or brownish fluid being expressed. Step6: Wash the anal area thoroughly. The secretions of the anal glands can be transferred to your furniture, clothing or pet's bedding if it remains on your pet's coat. It is imperative to remove all of the odor from the dog after expressing the glands.