Dog Anal Gland Problems

[@toohip1959]

For you people who feel the need to make crude remarks, this dog is so calm because he has a caring owner. Yeah, yeah, yeah.. this practice even grosses me out but when you lose a pet due to complication (a massive blockage) and you didn't know any better.. well it makes you think twice! Thank you Doc Andrew, I sooo appreciate your advice/tutorial :-) ~Shine~ WA, State

[@canidcivilrights3814]

I lost my boy ,yes he was old but still he could have had more time.now I make it a habit to always check my new little boy dog as part of his normal grooming routine its important to gain his trust with this as much as with teeth brushing ears and paws.

[@tamarawalther4524]

For people who make crude comments...GROW UP! You're letting the world know how immature you are!

[@Bluessongstress1963]

for anyone who makes negative crude nasty remarks about someone who has so selflessly DevotedHands self to the love and care of animals, and to the support of animal owners, that love their animals… I would just say go find a better past time, go get a life, because what this doctor is doing, is trying to enrich the quality of life for pets, and their owners, and I for one am so deeply appreciative to know that he’s out there doing this. That said we have an English cream golden retriever, who has suffered horribly, absolutely horribly for almost a year with an ear infection that our vet doesn’t seem to be able to clear up, even though he has put us through so many expensive testing‘s and medication‘s, and still our Grady suffers with this to this day, and we try desperately to find some thing that will work… I am hoping that one of the videos I listen to today is going to help Grady, because we are at our wits end, and at our financial end… And that isn’t even to mention what Grady is going through. Thank you, Dr. Jones.

[@Erica-yr3gf]

I understand and agree with yr comment, however if you have a chihuahua mix like I do, it’s not happening.

[@Erica-yr3gf]

Awesome video dr. Thank you. I have a dog with anal gland problem. There’s absolutely nothing funny about it. For anyone who makes funny comments, they need to grow up. Thx again dr❤️🙏🏻🐕💓

[@jprich0000]

All dog owners should be thanking this guy. No, its not something any of us like to do but it saves our dogs from being seriously uncomfortable or scooting their butt on the ground to try and release the material themselves. It also saves us from paying someone else to do it for us. I am so grateful for these free tips.

[@Mar-os5nf]

I am also grateful for this Vet's tips. His free e-book is also VERY helpful.

[@candyparton9230]

Thank you so much for this great information and how to relieve the anal glands. My little Shih Tzu Harley has been suffering and biting at his rear end and the smell is overwhelming at times. I will try this and hope he gets immediate relief, he is 8 yrs old and pretty mellow to work with. Love and blessings.

[@marianaotalvaro5358]

I just noticed my dogs has a swollen anal gland well I think like an abscess PLEASE tell me what to do I scrolled all the way to your first video to be able to find this. I REALLY don’t want him to get put under to do an incision please tell me there another way I really hate going to the vet it’s as if I were going to the doctor

[@alexandrakennedy8078]

What a great dog and such a good sport for letting Dr. Jones do it with no fuss at all. I wish my dogs would be so calm like Lewis.

[@traptalive3991]

Followed your advice to the letter and the results were just as promised. Dink was a little uncomfortable w my finger in his butt, but I was gentle and slow and he relaxed almost instantly. Found the glands and gently massaged them till I felt them empty, about two minutes. A little gross, but if you've ever changed a diaper this is a walk in the park. Not to mention, dink understands what happened and absolutely loves me more for the effort. Thanks for the great advice. I've subscribed and look forward learning more about caring for my pup.

[@audiolabguy]

Man, that is one seriously calm dog. Thanks for the video, it helped put me at ease.

[@andreahurtado4464]

I am a nurse and this video is GREAT!!!!! and easy to do, thank you for posting this!!!! Andrea

[@DerLostPotato]

im only 17 years old but i aspire to be a vet. your videos are really cool and it really motivates me. i hope i can be like you one day =) i look forward to all your videos!

[@le_th_]

Let us know! Did you become a vet and are you liking it?

[@jomomma5281]

I'm adding the 13yrs old comment to your age at the time & I'm gathering your 30yrs now. Congrats 🎉 Did you ever become a vet? 😊 It's interesting asking a question yrs later.(goes to show, nothing we say on the net goes away😉) Cheers,hope the yrs have been good?!👍🏼

[@DerLostPotato]

@jomomma5281 hello 13 years later, I'm actually a piano teacher and loving my job!

[@chm825]

Dr. Jones, thank you so much for having educated me to help my loved dog age well. I clean her ears with your suggested apple cider vinegar treatment, I give her glucosamine-chondroitin supplements, I feed her an easy digestible food, I walk her 3 times daily at her pace but always encouraging to walk a little faster and I massage her body before bedtime. I have also given her an occasional dose appropriate aspirin when she seems to have joint pain. Without ALL this information from your videos my dog Heidi would not have the best life. THANK YOU from my heart. My logo is my puppy playing with a friend.

[@terrybear5398]

You are such a Great Fur Parent!❤️

[@Floridaman1780_]

Please explain the ear cleaning technique or link video. I clean my dudes ears with a wet wipe, seems to work ok.

[@bjb24128]

I am not familiar with the aspirin regimen. I hate Rimadyl or NSAIDS. So baby aspirin (80mg)? How often?

[@user-br6tm4tc5f]

Thank you for the simplicity of how to home care. I couldn’t say enough about how much stress & worry I experienced getting my dog to the groomer weekly until I got the courage to relieve her discomfort at home.

[@alixena9340]

Poor Lewis, he is such a good boy!!

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Yes he is a GREAT Dog :-)

[@akashjadhav-id7sx]

Veterinary Secrets hi Sir plz give me your email I'd I will share one video

[@j12345ames]

thank you so much i was worried sick about my dog and now hes feeling alot better because i did this for him :)

[@le_th_]

Poor Lewis, ears down, looking sad...until he gets the warm cloth on his tushie. Then he looks comforted. Helpful content.

[@frannywimberly4655]

Thank you for teaching us how to care for our babies.

[@christinatheresa777]

thank u for making this helpful video- we sometimes need help in certain situations and we love our pets the best we can

[@Starbright4876]

Oh man, I just did this to my Pitt Bella & she was NOT docile and calm like this doggy! She growled and bucked. When our Vet did it he muzzled her but she was pretty still and calm she let out 1 growl and that was it. I swear I was gonna cry cuz my Bella was so upset :( She feels better now :)

[@ladyjules4849]

Thank you Dr. Jones! You went into veterinarian medicine for all the right reasons, animals! You are a true bkessing! ❤

[@stevobath]

That dog is so chilled.It takes two of us to do my dogs glands.He hates it! Its amazing how many people think their dog has worms when they start 'Daleking' or 'scooting'.Its so easy to do & saves an often stressful visit to the vets & some money.Our local vet charges around £8.00 for a rubber glove,spot of KY & a tissue.Oh I suppose all of 2 minutes as well.! Id advise anyone whose dog gets this problem regularly, to at least try & DIY.Its so easy & if you cant manage it then its no big deal.

[@SouthofIllusion]

I'm so glad I watched this video. My kitty just went through an ordeal with her anal sacs and it made her really, really sick. She was also really constipated but she had stopped eating and drinking because her anal sacs were so impacted, and had to go in for an enema and then she stopped being able to urinate because of the inflammation from the procedures and it was just a mess. Anyway, you mentioned on your cat constipation video to give them ground flax regularly as well to treat the constipation so I was thinking of doing that already, but to know it also helps prevent anal sac problems too is just awesome. I really hope this helps her. Thanks for all your great tips!

[@kristac29_]

what did u do for it?

[@peacelovejoy8786]

Wow! Look at you Dr Jones. 14yrs ago and you've not changed much at all 💛 It's obvious you take great care of yourself😏 BTW, I use sugar free, organic pumkin puree mixed with my chihuahuas food - one tablespoon, twice a week takes care of her fiber. She loves the taste and her poops are epic! Appreciate you👍

[@creativegirl9710]

great idea! I've got a female chihuahua too.

[@peacelovejoy8786]

@@creativegirl9710 Yes! Also, low sodium canned black beans rinsed and mashed up with 1/2 of hard-boiled egg topped with some graded apple - wow! Great mid afternoon snack. She bout loses her little mind when she hears me open the can and grate apple! 🤭🐾🌻

[@cathymackay5534]

Thanks for that. Unfortunately, here in England, only a vet may do an internal expression of anal glands. I tend to put my wee dog in a nice warm bath then express from the outside. Oh, and he gets brown rice in his home cooked food, plus vegetables, which helps keep his stools more firm. Ok, I confess…I’m a retired Staff Nurse. We older nurses are always big on bowels! Cheers, xxx

[@peacelovejoy8786]

Hi Cathy. I was wondering why a vet is the only one who can do an internal expression of the glands? How would anyone know? It made me laugh, thinking about the A G police 😉

[@cathymackay5534]

@@peacelovejoy8786 I suspect they’re protecting their territory…doctors can be like that. Keeping amateurs off their patch! Fortunately, my wee dog is on a health plan so gets seen by a vet or RVN every three months - I also get discounted prevention treatments, such as fleas/wormers etc. And free anal gland care! Actually, CharlieDog gets better health care than his humans😂😂😂

[@peacelovejoy8786]

@@cathymackay5534 Charlie Dog is one lucky canine - having an owner like you! Your light shines bright 🌞 Love & blessings From Oregon 🇺🇸

[@youngbess1]

We nurses have an advantage over lay people.

[@onlyreallove17]

Thank-you Sooo Very MUCH, Sweetheart Angel Man! You are SUCH a PRECIOUS gift to all our FurBabies and humanity, as well, of course, for your steadfast constantly caring sooo very MUCH about ALL of is in such a selfless manner sooo very humble & kind you are!!! Bless Your Beautiful Sweet Soul!!!! Much ZLove & Light😊

[@margasa7]

Yes, he is ver generous. Thank you from the bottkm of our hearts.

[@martyrose]

My dogs haven't ever had to have this done since I stopped feeding them dog food. You make a great team!❤

[@perdicious]

I couldn't stop laughing the whole time I watched this... but thanks for posting. My sister worked at a vet's office and would talk about doing this while we all ate dinner.

[@PapillonOne]

Louis is such a good dog....so calm. Thanks for the advice Dr. Jones.

[@soapmaker-y8d]

im so grateful to have found your channel thank you

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Welcome!

[@kimgalea6529]

Yes a gross thing...but I don't want my dog to be hurting and I can do something to help. Thank you for teaching us to do it right.

[@leonardwood8024]

Thanks DOC. I wasn't exactly sure how to perform this procedure until viewing your video. Thank you for clearing any questions I had about performing this and Rhody thanks you too.

[@alamb]

@369thegoose1 dogs do not get medication for this. it actually feels relieving to them. it is a quick procedure, they are not sedated. I work at a vet office and I can say the rooms smell so bad after this procedure. You do not want to do it at home!

[@terrybear5398]

Thank you so much Dr. Jones! That's exactly what my Chihuahua has. She won't let me do something like that easily, but I have to gently try.

[@trishptg]

Very good information and ideals. Apparently not ppl who wouldn't do anything to help their pet by some comments I read. I thought it was very helpful. Thanks for the upload.!

[@THEmightyQUINN777]

Your dog is so patient

[@bayareagrl4ever526]

Poor Lewis, he’s such a good boy.

[@southwestbackpack]

Thank you for posting. we will do this and more regularly than if we had to take him to the vet each time we thought they were swollen.

[@nickierainbow]

I do that to my little pooch when I groom him :) i bathe him afterwards anyways, i mean... Its not disgusting, almost like your were changing your babys diaper. Its for your puppys well being

[@aleon2357]

We use a large spoonful of pumpkin with our dog every night with dinner (he is 65 lbs and we use about a can per week) and has worked beautifully, every time we take a short break or if we run out, I have to depact the sacs manually which we both hate :(

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Good to know

[@jonricard]

Yeah I tried with mine, we are both traumatized and I don't think Hans will look at me the same again. I going to try the hot cloth over the next few days as well as flax every few days though.

[@kristac29_]

did u take to vet

[@lildutchee]

@ervanir3- he said give a spoon per 40lbs 2x a day. So if your dogs is 20 lbs give 1 spoon, 60lbs 2.5spoons, 80lbs you would give 4 spoons a days, etc....

[@nutcaserr]

you are awesome. Thank you for this video! I was getting very tired of running to vet/groomer every two weeks with my little 7lbs puppy. Now, ill try this at home.

[@hitpocket]

I would like to thank you for this tutorioal. Bless your heart! It may be gross but because the economy is what it is some people cat afford the vet and personally if my dog is suffering I have to help him! I appreciate any do it your self info. Keep it up Doc you are an Angel!!

[@greyhoundfriend123]

I've only been instructed on external expressing. But I really like the the first line instruction of flax seed and the hot compresses. Always remember, minimal treatment first, if that doesn't work, next step. But I think the compresses are necessary you may have to advance to external expression. My Yorkie had that problem. BTW it smells very bad. I've had many dogs that never required any of this. But, it could happen. If you are prepared, it could save you a large vet bill.

[@belle9438]

I've tried expressing at home without results. I'm certainly going to try it your way along with the flax. Thank you so much, you have taught me a lot. I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I hope it's helpful😊

[@ranasawah9198]

WOOW I asked the vet if I can do it at home instead of paying $60 every month for two dogs so that's $120 . They said it was dangerous! This is insane

[@erod97]

The same happened with me, so I started looking at videos on how properly express them and never looked back. The absurd amount they’re requesting- paying $75 for the visit and and to express it is $40… yeah, no thanks. I’ll do it myself.

[@claudiashepherd8994]

U are right thank u doctor I love thàt u are lloving pet lover . I come to ur channel for all my dog needs ur are the only one that itruly cares . thank u

[@Hidden_Destinations]

New sub here. Excellent video, you seem like a great doctor. My daughter is also a vet doctor. Wonderful career.

[@thelbridge2922]

Thanks for explaining this so clearly, my dog shows distress by scratching his belly and making patches of skin sore when his anal glands need unblocking. The dog clearly feels happier if this problem is kept to a minimum and the scratching habit lessens within a day once the glands are expressed. The hot compress info is really helpful, many thanks.

[@CandyGirl44]

One dog in our pack has to go once a month for hers. You can't make an appointment at the vet, and sometimes you get one who is not experienced in this, and they hurt her. If a vet can hurt a dog, there's absolutely no ways we are going to attempt this!

[@deannamunro8148]

Tula is a very patient dog...

[@angryadrien]

@hughiehound: I've watched a few other videos. A healthy example is quite fluid and looks amber-tinted. An infected example is quite thick (like paste) and is dark in colour.

[@jks4usc]

Excellent demonstation and suggestions on what best to do.

[@watchmoivies123]

Is this dog sick?Or very old? I can't believe he is just staying there. What a good dog!

[@followingmylorddavies6596]

Great VED!!! thank you so much I am a Sr and on a very fixed income, and my Jack Russell fiest, gets sick if it's not done like once a month . And it's 25 dollars . So GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS 💗🙏🙌

[@n8rluva]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!🤍🤍🤍

[@missjayhalstead699]

My dog recently had his expressed. I never knew this about anal glands, and I assumed that he scooted because of fleas/worms. Thankfully I am learning about dogs at university now, and it turned out my dog did need to have his expressed. He didn't like it, but I'm sure he'll be far more comfortable now.

[@2312itil]

Thank you very much, Dr. Andrew for this lesson.

[@KarenmitchellANI]

They can be expressed naturally by feeding the correct food. Once you start expressing them, you have to keep doing it

[@jimh3500]

Thank you, sir! You have helped me become a better steward for my companions, and that is the very best gift I could hope for. Thank you ❤️

[@mansi9833]

Thank you very much Dr. Jones. All dog -Cat lovers should have his book at home . during covid we had addition to our home , a poodle baby & I was very nervous as a first time dog mom I came across Dr Jones video and he made it so simple with his home remedies I went & got his book, you can even download

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Glad you find the book helpful!

[@mansi9833]

@@VeterinarySecrets I do Dr Jones, Appreciate all your advices , i was talking about your book to all my friends, it’s a must have to avoid those “panic moments” for immediate help at home

[@kea444]

@Sweatervesticle I don't think it's a kitchen. It looks like a veterinary clinic's fridge for temp sensitive medications / lab samples.

[@roshandawheeler1508]

Pretty interesting, my dog is only 15lbs, I'm not sure I want to follow this procedure though I will keep an eye on her bowl movement.

[@kellyjenkins361]

Awesome video..Thanks so much! Jose obviously has never had a dog with this issue or spent money for someone else to take care of this...Kuddos to your great dog!

[@Crimson-z1c]

I have seen this done before but not the way your doing it. I will give it a try. Thanks Doc. 👍

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You can do it!

[@TheKyleBinniShow]

Thanks Dr. Jones! Knowledge is power when you share it!!!

[@potatoluver63]

That's great advice Dr. Jones (esp. the part about the flax seed-- I'm going to start both of my small dogs on that), but I'm still uneasy about doing this myself. I'm taking my little 7.5 lb doggie to the vet today for his butt issue, esp. since we haven't had him for long and I need to get an official diagnosis. Maybe I can watch and they'll show me their technique for my li'l guy.

[@sheilamore3261]

Thank you so much for telling me about theFlaxseed ground up I will do that put it on his food thank you for telling me

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You're welcome.

[@christinapomponio6452]

So my dog Ruger is about 10 years old now. He is still doing great. He had a leg injury a couple months ago. We still don't know what caused it, but it got bad really fast. Not broken bones but I noticed him limping one morning, called the vet scheduled an appointment, also I noticed swelling in his elbow. By that same night, the swelling has spread up to his shoulder and down to his paw. I took him to the ER at 11pm. We got it fixed with a strong antibiotic bcuz it was some type of infection but he still has a limp. With all that being said, he has a swollen anus. And my vet thinks it's bcuz I never got him neutered and his organs in that area are swelling (bcuz he is still producing testosterone) which in turn obstructs his colon. But bcuz of his recent injury and bcuz of his age my vet is worried about whether to do the neutering surgery or not. I hate feeling helpless like this. He's not in any pain bcuz of it but I worry about it getting worse. Any suggestions?

[@MayonR]

@eam623 I need to do this to my dog, but will take her to Petco tomorrow. i know what you mean about the smell though. Years ago before I knew about this ,another dog I had tied in the back of my truck fell over the side. I put her back in but there was this terrible smell like burnt rubber. Was so gross I couldn't get the smell out of my nose for a long time. Eww.

[@veganvocalist4782]

Thank you so much , we no longer have our vet nurse to do this so trying to manage it myself , am doing all the right food stuffs , pumpkin, grated apple , Psyllium husk powder , flax, wheat flakes ( some dogs may be allergic ) silica 6c homeopathic remedy , on it's way and got some Organic marigold CALENDULA tincture by fushi to pop in the warm water for the soothing compress , Really appreciate you support Dr Jones ;D

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Good to hear:)

[@youtubingid]

Great video. Getting a hot compress, now. Vet in the morning for lesson in expressing the glands. Thank you, doctor.

[@RoonJazz]

There's no dignity on the internet - but I suspect the dog knows this already...! This video was very helpful. I has able to sort out my Staffie and make him much more comfortable, thanks to the clip. The vet is REALLY cute too!

[@nickludu2251]

Best Veterinar Ever.

[@marthagreen4148]

well done video. I have a long-haired dachshund, shi-tzu mix that has a severe problem. she scoots a lot and has severe hot spot issues on her tailbone.every visit to the groomer they say she was "full". I am going to try ground flax seeds twice a day.

[@patrickporco6972]

Unbelievable how nonplussed the dog is throughout....I am sure not all dogs would be so mellow about it

[@marmadukh]

its about faith they have in the one doing it ..... according to me

[@jordanrakita]

Great video, instructive and to the point. Thanks for putting it into layman's terms.

[@mjochinsen]

Thanks! Saved me $2200!!

[@tremillopink12]

Thank you Doc, You are very helpful .

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thank You

[@mccartybh]

Thanks Doc. for the helpful information and demonstration.

[@sunkissedbeach]

You can tell if your dog has plugged glands also if you find your dog scooting on the floor dragging his butt along the ground or your carpet ( horrors) The dog feels the pressure inside there and it is really unpleasant for him or her. Aslo this is not a pleasant thing to do, the dog feels much better after.

[@hfwrose6797]

Any store bought flax ok? Are their any ingredients I should look out for in some brands? This is a wonderful video. Thank you.

[@Rhaspun]

That was very informative. That was a very good dog.

[@jamesdohnalek2052]

Thanks doc. Dogs need home treatments often. Many thanks.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Welcome

[@ifilms2]

Thank you and so to the point simply said and I appreciate all your words of wisdom.

[@sreno0207]

that is the most understanding dog ever...

[@EFT4MeDebi]

Too bad there is so much immaturity out there. Posting this video was a good idea. With the economy so bad some have to do away with things like vet visits. I know that sounds cruel but it is a fact of life. To be able to help relieve your pet of discomfort is a blessing. Your doing a great service to the community and many of us appreciate it.

[@carolinejrhodes]

thanks for the tip. i have to take my mini dachshunds regularly and she often scoots. the vet says she needs surgery because of a congenital condition. also suggested a special type of fiber but I like the idea of flax seeds

[@MrTarkus007]

can any one tell me why one vet says on thing &another says another do different dogs have their glands positioned at different places or what one says at 4o clock &8 and another says at 3 &6 ???????????????????/ I am confused

[@alanckaye]

sweet dog - I have two golden retrievers who seem to have a regular problem with their glands - I have no problem expressing them - I do it very gently but it seems they may be clogged - the hot compress will unclog the glands? Then you express or does the compress express? I do it because I care about my girls - it seems they always bite their butt at night and I don't want them in their crate biting their but all night - I want them to sleep with out pain or irritation - so don't criticize.

[@richardkkirk]

I took dolly to the vets, he had all the test results, turns out yes it is a brain issue, she basically does not know where her legs are, he also agreed she will go down hill all the time, saying by the time she is 5yrs it will prob be time to make the decision. I have some strong cbd getting delivered soon and although their is no cure, i'm willing to try to see if it helps....we are in the process of finding a centre for a mri... hoping for a glimmer of hope they are wrong...she also never reacted with her eyes when the vet went near them, her eye sight is fine, she is like having a disabled child, i have to pick her up to take her out side because she can't/ won't try to get up or down stairs....

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Yes, cbd seems like a good option to try

[@hollybaileybaby]

Oh I wish you were my dogs vet. Frannie would not mind this one bit if you were at the other end of the glove. Thanks for this. I am going to go try it now. Oh boy.

[@michelinelavoie2086]

How about adding flax to the food we cook for them?

[@tbrashier]

Thank you for the clear and easy to understand video! It was very informative.

[@sempermerde]

What fiber product do you use? Is it a mixture or 100% Flaxseed?

[@dc9291]

do you do the squeens in the center of the gland, top of gland? where is there a hole in the gland?

[@AGRLMK]

Thank you very much for this video! My blue heeler scoots when his glands need to be done. He didn't mind me expressing his glands at all and the poor guy finally has some relief! So happy I don't have to take him to the vet for this anymore. Thank you again!

[@Angela61406]

Can I express from the outside. My dog is only 10lb and has a small cavity.

[@misstambourinegirl91]

Trying to do this... my dog is tiny! How much ground flax seed would you recommend for a dog that weighs 1.7 lbs?

[@catherinepoloynis]

Thank you! Just what I needed to know.

[@snowbird29803]

Love your videos, but am I missing something here?....WHY and when would this be needed? What symptoms would I look for, or is this regular maintenance? I've had several dogs in my 60+ years and I don't remember any time this needed to be done.

[@chinookvalley]

+snowbird29803 My dog would scoot, or try to lick his behind, and each time it was his anal glands, not worms as many suspect. Some dogs just seem to have a harder time expressing their anal glands and then the glands fill up and can become infected and rupture. If your dog barks in a protective way oftentimes you will smell the anal fluid - a very stinky defense mechanism.

[@cellogirl11rw55]

Mainly scooting on his butt, moving around when he's sitting, or licking his butt a lot.

[@chinookvalley]

cellogirl11RW Have you expressed them yet? He will be so much happier. It is VERY uncomfortable for him. Be sure to add the ground flax seed to his diet for fiber to prevent this from reoccurring.

[@emelianemone777]

anal gland/sac expression is only indicated if your pet is experiencing a little "back up"/is unable to express his or her own glands naturally & normally. often, allergies can cause flare ups that cause the rectum to itch excessively, as well as the anal sac secretions to build up quicker than what would be normal for your pet. this would indicate a need to have the glands expressed. each pet is unique--some may never need it done in their entire lifetime, some may need it biweekly...I've yet to see an animal requiring more frequent expression than this, but I'll never say never! another common reason this is done is when the animal is obese, or has conformation that is non-conducive to natural expression. normal glands are expressed by the animal in small increments each time they defecate, greet another animal, or if very frightened, they tend to eject the full contents rapidly, much like a skunk. 🙄 yuck! expression is NEVER indicated as "routine", "just to empty them", etc.

[@snowbird29803]

+Emeli Mina Thank you for providing a clear answer to my question. My 6 YO Lab mix has not shown any symptoms.

[@TheBloodBoughtServant]

What about ground flaxseed not being good for male dogs prostate? This is something that I heard of. is it true?

[@YoutubeOverTV]

Just so I understand, this should only be done if there is a problem ? Or should this be done routinely at every was? Videos seem to suggest this is a must but I wonder if they should only be emptied if infected?

[@dabul2003]

it may not work for you but ive been doing for the 12 years i have had my dog. my dogs 13 now and it seem to work for all my dogs.