THIS Is Why Your Dog Has Anal Gland Disease And Here Is How You Can Treat It | Vet Explains

[@kingshearer2]

If they told the owners how to empty them then it would save all the vet bills later down the road and suffering of the dog

[@mrsr003]

Thank you so much! Getting ready to try to help my older, aggressive Chihuahua that showed up as a stray about 11 years ago. I have no money for a veterinarian. Praying this goes well!

[@kazz4558]

My golden retriever at 13 had an anal gland tumour, we had moved to a small town 4 years prior but kept our vet who did his yearly checks and vaccinations they wanted to do an ultrasound for £1000 and then monitor it due to his age etc but we decided to get a second opinion from a local vet in the town and that day we went in we happened to get the Yorkshire vet (a well known vet in the U.K.) looking after our precious pup we were so great full for his knowledge and experience and decided to get the surgery done and it only cost a little more than the other wanted just for an ultrasound. I couldn’t find any advise from pet owners that had given their dog the surgery or what aftercare would be like other than the vets advice. His tumour was very big they managed to get a clear edging of skin around the tumour when it was removed and was told it hadn’t spread to his lymph nodes luckily. The only symptoms he had was licking his behind which eventually became excessive we got him at 11 weeks old and he was so lucky he’d never had any health issues apart from his ears now and then. The surgery went well but by god was the wound awful. To start with he was leaking blood and feces from his anus but once healed that stopped although that can be a permanent side effect for some dogs but his stitches opened and they didn’t want to redo them so he had a hole to the side of the anus where feces would leak out as well and with it being a wound I was concerned about infection so i was literally following him around all day and up at night every few hours to clean him but you can’t get the wound too wet either so was a real juggling act. As the vet hoped the wound healed from the inside out. We ended up feeding him once a day for about a week so not as much feces was passing though the hole to help it heal quicker and wished we had tried this sooner. It took around 6/8 weeks to be back to how he was.

[@mie2689]

thanks for ur suggest.

[@Sakhephi]

As soon as you said the first sentence, I knew it, must be a South African. Dankie siyabonga for the video, going to my vet now

[@ragingrex222]

This has been the most informative video I have found on this topic. Thank you for making this video to help us with dealing with these issues with our pets.

[@elizabethjackline2055]

Gosh you are wonderful at explaining info related to pet illness--- thank you!!!❤❤❤❤❤ Mrs. J

[@jackierodriguez4865]

Very well explained I just went thru this with my chihuahua hopefully he doesn’t get it again.

[@SallyBaldwin-i6o]

This was the best, most informative information I've found on the topic. Thanks!

[@JohnDoe-rh2kz]

You are extremely informative, very exacting and precise in your explanation of what's happening. I haven't been to vet school but I do appreciate your in-depth and clinical descriptions to help alleviate or manage this condition in our pets.

[@leannedial5920]

I 💯 agree🫶

[@Harlem55]

Such an adorable canine proctologist

[@alishamarshall8411]

Very good information. One of our dogs has constant issues with his anal glands. Thank you for explaining the reasons for why it occurs and how to help prevent it. Thanks!

[@DogtorPete]

You are most Welcome Alisha! :)

[@allsawitcoming1503]

​@@DogtorPete My dog is ten years old, a Ridgeback-Pit mix and just started dragging her lower a short time ago. Problem is if she knows you she loves you, other than that won't play well with others which makes going to the vet a problem every time. Question is if possible for home treatment how much pressure is required to express the gland that will not harm her. Sorry for being long winded but she is special to us.

[@michaelblennerhassett414]

That was very informative. Thanks

[@dianathomas1303]

This was very informative. Thank you so much. My dog has had these issues more recently and has needed his anal glands expressed more frequently at the Vet and although I knew the basics, I really didn't have the extensive understanding that I have now about all there is to know about these conditions until now, thanks to your video. I am very appreciative of your care and dedication to helping animals and their owners. Keep up the good work! 😊

[@betsyk22]

Very informative. (also curious about the choice of colors on those light bulbs!)

[@tessmess5990]

Thank you so much for sharing this video Doctor, it is deeply appreciated.

[@me67226]

I had a dog with an anal gland that was very bothersome to him i took a hole bunch of Kleenex and Pressed it and a terrible smell came out with a good amount of pus . This was a one and done thing .I was so glad that i was able to relieve his discomfort. This stuff smelled horrible i was not surprised that he was a happy doggie after that procedure. It never came back.🤢😀💩😖

[@bo0021]

Thank you for such detailed, yet simple explanation!

[@gnostic268]

Interesting. My parents had Boston Terriers and they all had these issues. I have a Boston Terrier/ Pomeranian mix who doesn't. Thank goodness! Good information to know

[@rogenastyles9625]

I have a Boston/Chinese Crested and she suffers with this but only since a year old.

[@christinakaladjian442]

My Boston has it too

[@MarlonJayManuel]

Thank you very much for this! Very helpful!

[@cydernie]

Thank you for sharing!! This was very informative!

[@shonahammond842]

Absolutely brillant information ❤😊

[@vgwinva5669]

Thank you - excellent information

[@glockguy4127]

Thanks Doc!

[@nick9463]

Dr. You're video is very informative and you explain this information very well. Thank you, it's very much appreciated!

[@suzannenickerson]

Thank you very much for your video!

[@iidentifyasayoutubertoday7025]

That green lamp is scary. It brought me back to my childhood and how my mom would always use green or blue light bulbs

[@jessecastellanos669]

On Halloween or daily?

[@Felicity2121]

Red ones my mom used😂

[@janetayala6908]

Thank you, great info!

[@SharonMartinez]

Excellent video.

[@donnalgibbons2300]

Great informative video thank you. And funny😂

[@RafaelPaint-tq7fs]

Thanks this was very helpful😄🐶

[@RafaelPaint-tq7fs]

And yes I like my own comments🦃

[@melindamullins9272]

although it was hard to listen to emotionally I'm glad you told us the truth and what to expect my dog is five lbs. and has constant tummy allergies and it can be grueling for me to watch everywhere he goes, he likes to run in woods for exercise, & explore nature but also likes to try all sorts of God knows what the other day he was eating bird poo it was so disgusting. thank you doctor Pete❤🐕❤🐶 ❤💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@xxyy1318]

Muzzle

[@jmbakkinator]

Thank you

[@JackieDiy]

Thank you for this great, thorough information. It pays so much to hear these things from a professional and now I will truly be committed to keep my dog healthy. He is a corgi and is quite fat, although he has lost some weight this past week because of a diet change. About two weeks ago, I thought he had anal sac infection because he was scooting and putting his tongue in and out while doing it. Our vet said it was just a skin infection and gave him antibiotics and medicine for pain. I still think it may be anal sac issues although he is better now and no longer grumpy. We changed his diet from pure kibble (he is now 7 and has been kibble-fed all these years) to mixed kibble-chicken breast. We also got these pumpkin kibbles and added them to his diet. Is pumpkin good to prevent anal sac infection? If it is, do I buy raw and cook it, or is canned pumpkin good enough? What vegetables are good to prevent anal sac infection? Thank you so much.

[@margaretmcclean2083]

Brilliant msny thanks

[@Dorothy-nh7tl]

A wealth of information when first encountering anal gland issues and wondering if you want to pay to have expressed or do yourself.

[@naomimay82]

My yellow lab just ruptured an anal gland over the weekend. I have never had a dog have anal gland issues before and this was very traumatic! I had issues getting him a vet appointment and the gland literally ruptured two hours before the appointment. So I am looking for ways to prevent this from happening again.

[@kristac29_]

this just happened to my dog never had this issue either so scary i have a appointment tm was it red and bump too swollen

[@kristac29_]

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[@vanessarongstad8576]

Thank you so much for this explanation. Everything else Ive watched didn’t explain it well enough. My first dog is a small mixed. Reed dog and is 16 years old and has never had this issue. She also gets groomed 3-4 times a year. My 2nd dog I got 4 years ago and is 5 years old has had this occurred for the first time in March and then a second time again in July. She’s been under quite a bit of stress as our entire family has been due to a cross country relocation. She’s been separated from her pal our older dog and she no longer has the big backyard to run in. I can’t help to think that stress may be a huge contributor to this new development for her. I’m also considering changing her diet to something more nourishing for her. Anyone have diet recommendations? I. At a loss.

[@margaretwardle769]

I took my dog to the vet last week and they did this to her. She started scooting again today.

[@tamitude1551]

Me too so I brought her back and they gave her antibiotics. It helped but she is doing the same thing nine months later 😥 so I brought her back to get them expressed and she is doing the same again.

[@rogenastyles9625]

I have switched my dog onto raw, hopping it would help. Although it does seem to be better than it was she is still licking and the odd scooting. The vet showed me how to express but I can’t get anything out. We used pro fibre from the vet and initially helped but not for long. I’ve heard of stool rite and read that some gland issues can be due to toxins through food. Her poo was good since the pro fibre but not enough to express her glands as she went. Her poo is better I think on raw. I don’t think she is licking nearly as much since she has been on the raw but still does. I read if it’s toxins it can take a while for things to improve. She has been on raw for about a month. I also use natural treats like JR pate and I make my own with gram flour, ground porridge oats, sweet potato, liver, chicken, peanut butter. Natural chews like pizzle sticks, Turkey necks and lamb legs. Just to add, my dog only started suffering with at about a year old. She is now 2. What would be your views on anything I have mentioned. Any advice on anything I should steer clear of in her diet.

[@huxley8671]

Hi! Do you have any updates? Is she able to express herself on her own now? I'd love to know, having the same problem.

[@dianewien683]

Thank you for clear communication! By using correct terminology and description of the anatomy of the anus and anal sacs, dog owners should feel confident to describe their dog's symptoms with their veterinarian. Great job!

[@vanity68]

My boxer all of a sudden has leakage and isn’t cleaning himself. Took him to the vet thought it was infected. She said no. But he’s still leaking fluid. Help please.

[@kevinheuer7650]

Did u get any help … My dog is experiencing the same thing

[@vanity68]

@@kevinheuer7650 no. I am doing a probiotic and it helps a little. But he just doesn’t clean himself all the time. I can’t blame him. Smells awful. It is def better but still a problem.

[@Mommaslew]

TY!

[@patriciariley9770]

We found out that our dog can't have any beef because there to much protein in it so he only gets chicken and turkey he's much better now but we still have him checked out every 2-3 months

[@brianw.520]

Wish I could look more to tell, my dog is extremely squirrelly and will not let me. It appears to be hard stool for him right now. Im going to give him more pumpkin fiber to hopefully help.

[@Ultra-Collector]

My Husky is walking funny like he has to poo,and he’s licking back there like crazy! He’s refusing to poo normally or to come get me and acts like he’s holding it in. He’s not scooting or rubbing his bottom,but all night long i’m having to make him go out. I heard him howling when he does go. The smell after he licks or has a poo to me is not like fish but more like old raw hamburger. Any advice as to if this is what i think are his glands is greatly appreciated! Thanks

[@Ultra-Collector]

Ok i’m pretty positive now this is exactly what’s going on,regardless of him not scooting,and he’s acting like he’s inlcontanent a tiny poo at a time through out the night.

[@SuzanneHolden]

Thank you for this excellent video. I'm not sure if you will still respond to questions but I hope you can answer my question. My pug is almost 12 years old. She looks really good and youthful, and is not overweight. However, because she has gone blind over the past 2-3 years, she will no longer go for walks and only walks around our house (with stairs) and outside our large backyard. Both anal glands were becoming full on a monthly basis and now it has gone from every 3 weeks, to every 2 weeks, and we are seeing vet EVERY week now. I have made some changes to her diet and one gland seems much better. But the other gland had become very narrow and hard. She had a flush over a year ago when the gland was infected. There doesn't seem to be any signs of infection, but the gland is getting worse. Also, just in the past 4-5 weeks, I can see that it has become much more uncomfortable, probably painful, during the extraction, which is very difficult for the vet technician due to the narrowing of the gland. Because of her age and her issues with a narrowed trachea, my husband and I are reluctant to put her under for surgery so we don't know what else to do. We switched her to Hills Food Sensitivities d/d which seems to have helped the one anal gland. I noticed you recommend Hills Digestive i/d....should we switch, or are the two foods similar? The i/d we have her on has 6% fibre. Should I try adding more fibre to her diet? If so, bran flakes or raw fruits/veggies, which she loves. She has bad skin allergies as well, and we only feed her the specialized food/treats and some fruits and vegetables (very little) as per the specialist's request. She has been on immunotherapy drops for a year now but they don't make a huge difference. I think most of her skin issues are food related + yeast perhaps, but the specialist does not agree with me. Any suggestions would be so helpful. Thank you, and sorry for the long message but I want you to have all her background info.

[@dawn8542]

That was a book.

[@candicechristenson]

Is there a way I could email/send you a picture for advice please?!?! HELP!

[@AnaAndreaXoxo]

My dog has excess glandular leakage a lot. Every few days she smells like rotten fish. Even after vet express she will have this for several days even after washing the area. 2x per month expression plus 16 days out of the month she still smells, per my notes. They haven't found anything inside with the rectal exam. She's very fit and active dog. Is there another way to take a closer look inside maybe with ultrasound? Maybe they missed something? My vet has only recommended monthly expression. I will take her to another vet for 2nd opinion.

[@calminthestorms]

My dog is the same way .. two times a month for expression.

[@AnaAndreaXoxo]

@@calminthestorms oh my! My new vet found an infection in both anal glands so my dog got treated for that and antibiotics and she has been good for several months now. :)

[@AnaAndreaXoxo]

@Dancing Daisies she hasn't had them done in 8 months I changed vets.

[@Felicity2121]

@@AnaAndreaXoxothat is absolutely disgusting. I hope you gave your other vet what for. Poor doggy😢 he/she must’ve been so uncomfortable.

[@christinakostadinova7579]

This problem is completely reversible throw diet. Grain and chicken are most often the offenders, and all mass commercially produced pet food-pebbles. Raw diet is best for dogs but not always convenient and easy to apply because will still need monitoring from a Vet. Steamed carrots,butternut, squash, little brown rice and oatmeal, fish and read meat, raw organic yogurt, homeopathic remedies and supplements. This will lower the levels of inflammation of the GI track and your pet will no longer have this problem.

[@angelaeide663]

A question because I'm new to all this. I feed my Shih tzu cooked chicken breast in the mornings because she is SUPER picky and I have to give her something so she doesn't vomit. If she doesn't have something first thing she vomits bile. That's how these little dogs are.

[@angelaeide663]

Is it possible what I'm doing is causing her issue with having an anal fistula.

[@eviemaddox3038]

The first time my 11 year old chihuahua mix had problems, he was on grain-free kibbles. I switched to raw and feed carrots, butternut squash, broccoli, etc. as well as organic plain yogurt. He does eat chicken, but is otherwise completely healthy. I take that back... he has shown signs of reflux on both foods, so I’ve been adjusting his diet. Anyway, he had another anal gland rupture a few weeks ago, on raw diet. Our other dog who is smaller and about a year younger is completely fine. The weird thing is that he goes from no visible sign to scooting and rupture within 24 hours. I don’t normally spend a lot of time looking at my dog’s butt...I had given him a bath and saw that everything looked fine then.

[@tessmess5990]

Thank you so much for your very helpful information. I am starting a raw diet for my dear dogs now. According to research, horrendous, inedible ingredients have been detected in some commercial dog foods, which have been boiled at very high temperatures. Often, tons of decaying animal carcuses are left for hours in the searing sun, before being processed; along with pharmaceutical waste, flea collars, and other alien objects, which all find their way into our beloved pets' food. No more commercial pet foods for my dear canines. If it is not fit for human consumption, why would we feed it to our extended, fury family members? Would we lead a full, long and healthy life, should we consume such, until the end of our days? Thank you, once again.

[@That_girl_CJ]

Good info…making changes…it’s touch and go but I’m determined to help my little fur baby

[@margaretmcclean2083]

My Llahassa appso has developed blocked anul glands the last three months she is 10 ,gentle and affectionate but slightly over weight 9.7,Due to my recent mobility problems I am unable to walk far or at any speed to be of benefit .zWe lost her brother in November and she doesn’t want to walk or play much I am sure she as well as us miss him she is going twice a week to vets for it ,had antibiotics internally and orally .her poos are consistent shape size colour ,and goes 3times a day no straining ..diet contained a lot of raw veg but vet told me to cut down on the fibre ,but most advice is increase fibre ???.Harringtons nibbles biscuits and dessert spoon meat pate approx total cup size once a day.i am going to try on raw meat diet introducing 50. -50 .she shows no interest in a raw marrow bone ????help please as it’s not good for her to keep having this proceedure

[@jeneiljohn8673]

my dog have anal infection but did not scoot, he just lick hes bum, i took him to the vet the moment i feel he is not his usual sel, the Vet express his analSac then boom! he's back to normal like nothing happen.. then vet give us antibiotics, it is hes 5th day on medication today but he is limping, he poop everyday but he cannot eat all by himself he dont want to drink too :( is this normal because he is still under the 2week medication? pls help!

[@DogtorPete]

Hey Jeneil. No that is not normal. I would advise to take him back to your vet for a follow up, as there may be something else wrong as well.

[@simondunne2662]

Do you recommend me doing this i could never afford a vet but would do anything for my soldier, he's begging me to help him. Please reply, as much advice as you can please.

[@carolinejt3544]

How long will it take for changes in diet to help the situation. I ask as u have had problems for 6 months, but have now found that there was grain un the kibble i fed my dog, so want to try snd sort it out without surgery. My vet wants to cut ny dog up, help

[@tracydavies3503]

😂Ruined peanut butter sarmies. 😂If you on a very very tight budget what other makes do you recommend.

[@IMACTED]

My dog doesn’t scoot, lick, bite, he also doesn’t have swollen glands that we can see from the outside. He has fish or metallic smell for a Month now. What can cause this and what can we do?

[@nadialolly-ej8rl]

Take him to the vet obviously, if you cannot afford medical care for an animal you had no business getting an animal in the first place

[@IMACTED]

@@nadialolly-ej8rl you are assuming and offending is not appreciated, if I wouldn’t have money I couldn’t buy him either!

[@karensulski5187]

My dog has a little bump on the outside of rectom. Is there something I can do to heal

[@kristac29_]

update

[@iMELDAYoo]

My dog too

[@bobbibbidy4544]

I've never known what expressing a dogs anal glands meant until recently, and frankly, I don't have the stomach to do the internal version, only the external version. My dog is 4 years old, he's a maltipoo and has a sensitive stomach, so he vomits when excited, neurotic or when he eats something like rice and chicken. We moved him to the Purina Pro plan since it is approved by the World Small Animal Vet Association. Blue Buffalo wasn't it turns out... He always reaches back to lick his butt, and each time he does this, it's in front of me and I call him out on it. He stops when I go "Na-uh-uh!" Or "Stop it." Spot gives me a look like he should have every right to do it, but he listens regardless. Butt-breath is not pleasant... Can a groomer treat a dog's anal glands when the problem is undiagnosed or unknown, but the signs such as licking is apparent?

[@xxyy1318]

Try CBD for the neuroticism

[@maryr7256]

Does anyone know why dogs eat grass?

[@ConnieWilsonbricks101]

They have an upset stomach.

[@tammysouza985]

Cuz they have upset stomachs & helps them puke

[@RahniMorgan]

Just like me, they eat grass because they can't smoke it!

[@maryr7256]

@@ConnieWilsonbricks101 Do you know what I can give my dog for the upset stomach?

[@maryr7256]

@@tammysouza985 Do you know what I can give my dog for the upset stomach?

[@georgereed6583]

But the vets are very expensive

[@robineasterling507]

Side Note: There is an oral supplement for dogs and cats called Glandex that helps maintain healthy anal glands, which helps lessen issues. ❤️

[@mickedicke9403]

My dog had this, swollen Abcess on one side. It was very hard and red.. i only applied a hot towel on the are or washed her anal region with hot water once a day. It popped after a couple days and i pressed out the puss and cleaned few times a day with some saline solution and she was fine after that. I changed her diet and she had diarea for 1-2 week and she got it again. So i now know she gets it when she's had diarea for a while.

[@EVATUBE1]

Juice..peanut butter...😂😂

[@lonnieharrison6380]

Can I use clyndamycin and prednisone together to treat my dogs impacted glands?

[@joannepace-ms5ub]

My Pom had her check , vaccines, teeth cleaning & her anal expressed she’s now so uncomfortable & has never pooped anywhere but out doors,from the time she got back home she pooped dark oily pooped everywhere, I feel so sorry for her. I am trying to see if it will stop 24 hr. Or we’ll be back to the office. Carpet cleaning is not fun!

[@bgregg55]

You had me until you recommended commercial convenience dog food. My dog only eats real food.

[@caryn9561]

My dog chases her tail

[@crystaldevi7629]

My 10yo dog has a red swollen anal. It made him lose apetite. The dr did the external anal gland process, some liquids came out. He gave some antibiotics to take home. He ate some chicken at home after the visit. But the day after he didn’t eat again. Saw him licking his butt and saw the liquid coming out again. I tried to do the external process, but nothing came out. Im afraid to do the internal one as his anal is swollen and kinda blocked. How many times do i have to express his anal glands, and can i do the internal process while its inflamed ?

[@therealisation5500]

Back in the 70s my cousins dog was doing the arse rub and my uncle said he's sort it out so a very large very bad tempered German shepherd was given two or three strong beers and two fingers up his arse and a good squeeze I'd say a good half pint of the most terrible smelling stuff fell out leaving all the children and most of the adults running for cover yes folks Glasgow 1978 hottest summer on record 😊

[@easyartisan]

would help if the vet visits were not so exhorbitant.

[@williamk9709]

Dang, sure am glad I don't eat peanut butter & jelly sandwiches.

[@irenetolbert2713]

My dog doesn't scute on the floor he bleeding from his ass

[@archonofvoid]

Good chance its tumors if your dog is a lupoid.

[@christinakostadinova7579]

This problem is diet related. It is completely reversible by healing the GI track.

[@TheMarleneh]

How do you heal their GI track though?

[@christinakostadinova7579]

@@TheMarleneh with food.Ton of youtube videos on healthy dogs diet. Search and watch.

[@rogenastyles9625]

Can you explain this.

[@christinakostadinova7579]

@@rogenastyles9625 I have in the comments. Do your research on the matter or take your pet to a holistic vet. My dog no longer have this problem , change of diet and homeopathic supplements is the key…

[@rogenastyles9625]

@@christinakostadinova7579 I have done loads of research. I didn’t want to use loads of supplements, hence why I went onto raw feeding. I don’t have a large balance, hence why I also ask what worked for others. I shall Google Holistic vet but have not heard of one in my area. I have done much reading on but it’s a minefield.

[@robynshamblin6553]

I cannot afford a vet this makes me feel horrible guilty I had quit job to care for my mom please help, I'm so scared she's never had this before 😢

[@MeekoBourous]

Get Vaseline try to express urself and a glove , it’s videos on KZbin I guess everyone is saying Feed ur dogs more fiber

[@MeekoBourous]

I feed mines brussel sprouts mixed up with what ever he eats and chia seeds it slowed down a lot

[@Me2-l4m]

Don't think mom has anise glands

[@93goldentoad]

Flax seed ground 1 tsp per 10lbs 2x a day mix in wet food Pumpkin puree 1tsp per 10lbs 2x day Allergies Zyrtec Quercitin 50mg per 15 lbs Try one of these hopefully one of them will help best of luck

[@saraf9081]

Get gloves and watch videos on how to express yourself

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

Commercial Diet ? NO. Fresh Homemade diet. Mainly Meat and Fat.

[@nanidogmomstevens6386]

😊👩🏻‍🦳🐾🌲🇺🇸

[@franz3230]

Is it normal that there's a little to Mild fishy smell around the anus and tail set?

[@DGraham-i3y]

I bet you like this. Smells like yo mama.

[@YakoHansen]

Why does he sound Indian??????

[@gretchenkiley6615]

South Africa's primary languages are not English. I would guess the Drs's first language is Afrikaans, but I could be mistaken.

[@sphinxtheeminx]

O dear you do have a strange way of talking about this serious condition. There is no place for sarcasm and schoolboy humour in medical care. Grow up.

[@carolsimonetti2400]

You talk too much

[@ChillAvocado]

Of course, he is explaining with detail about the glands and causes like any professional, ungrateful douche. Get out of here! Like you know better.

[@donitarozario7234]

U got a problem?

[@richardsmith7917]

Yo this is for pets not pest's

[@darcisw]

Sounds like “Carol” needs her anal glands expressed. I hope she can find a troll doctor who does the procedure.

[@carolsimonetti2400]

@@darcisw I am not a troll….too much talking to get to the point…..

[@michaelblennerhassett414]

That was very informative. Thanks