tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post2825303825944571277..comments2024-03-20T03:14:55.880-04:00Comments on Pet Grooming: The Good, The Bad, & The Furry: Tuesdays Tip #7Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-9505523750033514332014-06-18T20:09:35.093-04:002014-06-18T20:09:35.093-04:00Hi,
There is a lot of debate out there about anal ...Hi,<br />There is a lot of debate out there about anal glands. Even Veterinarians no longer agree. <br />This is my feeling on the matter and what I do for my own dogs and my customers.<br /> Each time a bathe a dog I will feel for the anal glands. If they feel mostly empty, or only have a little in them I leave them alone. The dog is more than likely expressing them themselves.<br />If the glands feel very full I will express them with a light pressured squeeze. <br />To be honest, out of all my dogs (I have 6) only one of them needs me to express the glands.<br />I would leave your dogs glands alone for now. If you find your dog repeatedly scooting his rear on the ground he may be trying to empty them and may need help.<br />It would not hurt to have the Vet or groomer just CHECK them at each appointment.<br />Hope this helps. Thanks for reading my blog. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-45731291185458798362014-06-18T10:57:53.127-04:002014-06-18T10:57:53.127-04:00Great advice, baby wipes save the day! I use them ...Great advice, baby wipes save the day! I use them daily, every time after I take my dog out for a walk. So much cheaper than paw wipes that are made specifically for dogs. A side question, at what age should I be getting my pup's anal glands expressed? He is a little over 1 year. Do I only need to get this done if there seems to be an issue with him relieving himself, or should it just be a regular (6 month? yearly?) appointment? Thanks so much for your advice, love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-955785318532163302013-08-19T13:44:58.375-04:002013-08-19T13:44:58.375-04:00thank you for your advicethank you for your adviceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com