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vainchick5 · 01-06-2006, 11:40 AM

So I've noticed Coco has been scooting on her rear. Just from looking back at previous threads, it usually means she needs her anal glands expressed, right? So does this hurt them in any way? I made a call to take her in tomorrow morning, but I don't want it to hurt her. Anyone have any experiences they can share to put my mind at ease? I just feel bad because if someone were to squeeze my rear I think it would hurt.

Biddy's Mom · 01-06-2006, 11:49 AM

Don't worry - they don't mind at all! Both of mine have had it done, and they haven't complained about it

. I think they probably feel relieved afterwards! Good luck to Coco!!

txshopper73 · 01-06-2006, 12:00 PM

It always makes them feel better...I guess I would if I had stuff pluggin up my butt!

Anyway, not to get off topic...but for anyone else out there, if you've not ever had experience in doing this, do not attempt it on your own...you can injure your dog.

Anyway Nobella, CoCo will be and do just fine. I'd give her a bath, though afterwards...some of that stuff may get on her hair...YUCKERS!!!!!

scrappysmom · 01-06-2006, 12:06 PM

my scrappy had his done once he just wimpered a little then he was ok .it stinks though.couldnt be in same room when they did it hubby went in the room and he said he he was a trooper but also said it stunk.

mustangbee · 01-06-2006, 12:07 PM

Oh she's going to be so happy when she gets back.
Yes, a bath is a must! I know there was a thread on how to
do it. But its better to take them in, always stay on the safe side.

I'm sure Coco will do great!

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 01-06-2006, 12:13 PM

Magic has had her's done once...it wasn't that painful for her. She did great and felt so much better afterwards!! I am sure Coco will do great....

vainchick5 · 01-06-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by txshopper73

It always makes them feel better...I guess I would if I had stuff pluggin up my butt!

Anyway, not to get off topic...but for anyone else out there, if you've not ever had experience in doing this, do not attempt it on your own...you can injure your dog.

Anyway Nobella, CoCo will be and do just fine. I'd give her a bath, though afterwards...some of that stuff may get on her hair...YUCKERS!!!!!

You crack me up..I guess I wouldn't want anything plugging up my butt either..haha..does anyone know HOW their glands fill like that and why?? It's just a weird thing to know that my dogs behind will get squeezed like an orange.

txshopper73 · 01-06-2006, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vainchick5

You crack me up..I guess I wouldn't want anything plugging up my butt either..haha..does anyone know HOW their glands fill like that and why?? It's just a weird thing to know that my dogs behind will get squeezed like an orange.

Orange???? More like a PIMPLE!!!!! YUCK!!!!!!!

Mydogkelsey · 01-06-2006, 12:30 PM

Sometimes they do it on their own when they push hard the next time they go potty...if it persists' i'd schedule an appt with your vet

SnowWa · 01-06-2006, 12:41 PM

As far as hurting - this can vary and may also depend on how full the anal glands are.

It has always hurt my dogs to have their anal glands expressed. But, your dog is already uncomfortable if he is scooting around the floor. And - if anal glands need expressing and it isn't done - they get worse and more painful as it worsens -- often leading to infection and more serious problems.

When I have it done at the vet's office - she is quick and she also injects medication to prevent other problems.

It needs to be done.

It's kind of like going to the dentist - we may not like to go - but we need to go.

Take your puppy to the vet and think of the discomfort and possible problems you will be keeping her from having in the future. And -- and she may not experience much discomfort after all.

Good luck!

Carol Jean

Lexi Rae · 01-06-2006, 12:45 PM

you had me cracking up in my office.. nobella , gotta tell ya , you are a funny person..

shelbysmom · 01-06-2006, 12:55 PM

here ya go.

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_anal_sacs.html

http://www.all-creatures.com/455984.html

vainchick5 · 01-06-2006, 01:00 PM

I'm taking her to the groomers to get it done tomorrow morning.

Thanks for the links!

muffinlvr · 01-06-2006, 01:01 PM

My groomer does the anal glads when the kids get groomed. Ask your groomer if he/she will do it.

vainchick5 · 01-06-2006, 01:49 PM

I'm nervous for her..lol..I don't know why. It sounds like she'll be better off after, but if I hear a single sound out of her, I will go nuts...lol..so if I don't come on to YT after tomorrow, I've been arrested for assaulting a groomer who's fingers were in my babies butt.

01-06-2006, 11:40 AM	#1
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	Never done this before... So I've noticed Coco has been scooting on her rear. Just from looking back at previous threads, it usually means she needs her anal glands expressed, right? So does this hurt them in any way? I made a call to take her in tomorrow morning, but I don't want it to hurt her. Anyone have any experiences they can share to put my mind at ease? I just feel bad because if someone were to squeeze my rear I think it would hurt. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

01-06-2006, 11:49 AM	#2
Biddy's Mom and Tucker's too! Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,134	Don't worry - they don't mind at all! Both of mine have had it done, and they haven't complained about it . I think they probably feel relieved afterwards! Good luck to Coco!! __________________ Jessica, Biddy, Tucker & Gertie

01-06-2006, 12:00 PM	#3
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	It always makes them feel better...I guess I would if I had stuff pluggin up my butt! Anyway, not to get off topic...but for anyone else out there, if you've not ever had experience in doing this, do not attempt it on your own...you can injure your dog. Anyway Nobella, CoCo will be and do just fine. I'd give her a bath, though afterwards...some of that stuff may get on her hair...YUCKERS!!!!! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

01-06-2006, 12:06 PM	#4
scrappysmom Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia Posts: 5,318	my scrappy had his done once he just wimpered a little then he was ok .it stinks though.couldnt be in same room when they did it hubby went in the room and he said he he was a trooper but also said it stunk. __________________ mommy to Lizzie, charliegirl Rip Scrappy doo, Rip Sunday.

01-06-2006, 12:07 PM	#5
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Oh she's going to be so happy when she gets back. Yes, a bath is a must! I know there was a thread on how to do it. But its better to take them in, always stay on the safe side. I'm sure Coco will do great! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

01-06-2006, 12:13 PM	#6
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	Magic has had her's done once...it wasn't that painful for her. She did great and felt so much better afterwards!! I am sure Coco will do great.... __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

01-06-2006, 12:30 PM	#9
Mydogkelsey YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 1,133	Sometimes they do it on their own when they push hard the next time they go potty...if it persists' i'd schedule an appt with your vet __________________ R.I.P. Amy girl 01/06/06

01-06-2006, 12:41 PM	#10
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	As far as hurting - this can vary and may also depend on how full the anal glands are. It has always hurt my dogs to have their anal glands expressed. But, your dog is already uncomfortable if he is scooting around the floor. And - if anal glands need expressing and it isn't done - they get worse and more painful as it worsens -- often leading to infection and more serious problems. When I have it done at the vet's office - she is quick and she also injects medication to prevent other problems. It needs to be done. It's kind of like going to the dentist - we may not like to go - but we need to go. Take your puppy to the vet and think of the discomfort and possible problems you will be keeping her from having in the future. And -- and she may not experience much discomfort after all. Good luck! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

01-06-2006, 12:45 PM	#11
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	you had me cracking up in my office.. nobella , gotta tell ya , you are a funny person.. __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

01-06-2006, 12:55 PM	#12
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,394	here ya go. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_anal_sacs.html http://www.all-creatures.com/455984.html

01-06-2006, 01:00 PM	#13
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	I'm taking her to the groomers to get it done tomorrow morning. Thanks for the links! __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

01-06-2006, 01:01 PM	#14
muffinlvr Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 395	Anal Glands My groomer does the anal glads when the kids get groomed. Ask your groomer if he/she will do it.

01-06-2006, 01:49 PM	#15
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	I'm nervous for her..lol..I don't know why. It sounds like she'll be better off after, but if I hear a single sound out of her, I will go nuts...lol..so if I don't come on to YT after tomorrow, I've been arrested for assaulting a groomer who's fingers were in my babies butt. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco