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monyka415 · 04-19-2005, 06:03 PM

Okay tonight Tommy went to potty on his pad (yay) but he had some stuck to his hind end

so I cleaned him up with warm soapy water and it was all better. Except I remember something on here about the glands back there how do you know if they need to be squeezed or not and I don't really remember any of that thread, but it felt alittle different like it was a little puffy or something but it was not red.

I don't know someone please help. I don't even know if it means anything or not he is my first

Thank for any help

Yorkie_GirL · 04-19-2005, 06:09 PM

my groomer told me that if their anal glands are full... you will feel kind of like small size tiny tiny balls i guess on both sides of their anus.

i haven't done this myself yet, only because i get their glands done

monyka415 · 04-19-2005, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie_GirL

my groomer told me that if their anal glands are full... you will feel kind of like small size tiny tiny balls i guess on both sides of their anus.

i haven't done this myself yet, only because i get their glands done

Thats kinda what it feels like where do you have it done at and how much I really don't want to do this..

Thanks

Yorkie_GirL · 04-19-2005, 06:20 PM

i got it done at my groomers for only 12dollars (it included haircut and nails)

i'm from southern california so i don't know where you can do it in indiana.

you can try expressing them yourself. by pushing them out? i have only watched my groomer, i haven't actually done it myself, but thats what it looks like she does.

im not sure if its safe to do it if your not experienced, so maybe we should wait until someone with more knowledge comes along

eensor · 04-19-2005, 06:22 PM

Love the title of this post!!!! Get your vet or groomer to express the anal sacs!

monyka415 · 04-19-2005, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie_GirL

i got it done at my groomers for only 12dollars (it included haircut and nails)

i'm from southern california so i don't know where you can do it in indiana.

you can try expressing them yourself. by pushing them out? i have only watched my groomer, i haven't actually done it myself, but thats what it looks like she does.

im not sure if its safe to do it if your not experienced, so maybe we should wait until someone with more knowledge comes along

Thanks for the help I will ask his groomer, but she acts alittle prissy

but who knows I know I wouldn't enjoy doing that either. And would anyone know if the vet could do this.

PinkMartini · 04-19-2005, 06:43 PM

The vet can do it. I asked at Bailey's vet appt yesterday and my vet said they normally release them while they are pooping, but sometimes they get backed up. I asked how to do it, just in case & she said she doesn't recommend me trying to do it, because you can rupture them, I guess. So call your vet & ask

whispersmom2 · 04-19-2005, 06:47 PM

I would have the vet take a look-see and if they need expressed have the vet do it. At least the first time. I have not had a Yorkie that has had a problem but I did place a girl in a pet home and she had infected anal glands after a week or so being in her new home...Yuck!!!!!

RustysMom · 04-20-2005, 05:16 AM

My personal experience is that if the diet is good quality food and the stools firm, then the sacs express themselves. Dogs will scoot their behinds on the floor if they are needing help, but in my experience keeping firm stools solves the problem.

monyka415 · 04-20-2005, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RustysMom

My personal experience is that if the diet is good quality food and the stools firm, then the sacs express themselves. Dogs will scoot their behinds on the floor if they are needing help, but in my experience keeping firm stools solves the problem.

I have notice him scooting his behind on the floor but his stools are always firm he goes on the potty pad so I can see maybe it his diet

I look int o some different types of food thanks for your help and I will get him to the vet do you think friday is to long to wait? Thanks everyone. Your the best

Babbie · 04-20-2005, 07:24 AM

I would check with the vet first...not all yorkies need this to be done. I even specifically tell the groomer NOT to do it...only my vet will do upon needing it. I have asked him do it once, and he said it was normal...so i just leave it alone..

DomLee · 04-20-2005, 08:42 AM

I'm curious as to what is the exact purpose of these anal glands. It obviously seems that dogs can sense/feel when the glands are full. Is it a discomfort to them? Just curious as I've seen dogs exhibit the behavior of scooting their butts along the ground. Just curious as to the "function" of these glands.

RustysMom · 04-21-2005, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DomLee

I'm curious as to what is the exact purpose of these anal glands. It obviously seems that dogs can sense/feel when the glands are full. Is it a discomfort to them? Just curious as I've seen dogs exhibit the behavior of scooting their butts along the ground. Just curious as to the "function" of these glands.

Going from memory, the glands manufacture a oil that is released as stool is passed to help passing of the stool. It has an odor. Sometimes I think Rusty has 'pooted' and that is the smell. Usually if I smell his little poot, he will soon run for his pee pads as he has to 'make some brick'.....LOL

YappyScrappy · 04-21-2005, 06:51 AM

Here are some pages, the first is "interactive" in a REALLY strange way!!

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

http://www.barkbytes.com/medical/med0029.htm

RustysMom · 04-21-2005, 06:51 AM

also, I've noticed that if he has a tummy upset, he will drag his butt on the floor and look concerned. I think that having a tummy upset, caused him to think he needs to make bricks, so he desperately tries to pop the sacs so he can go.... it's hard to explain, so I will stop.

04-19-2005, 06:03 PM	#1
monyka415 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 260	Please Help have a butt question Okay tonight Tommy went to potty on his pad (yay) but he had some stuck to his hind end so I cleaned him up with warm soapy water and it was all better. Except I remember something on here about the glands back there how do you know if they need to be squeezed or not and I don't really remember any of that thread, but it felt alittle different like it was a little puffy or something but it was not red. I don't know someone please help. I don't even know if it means anything or not he is my first Thank for any help __________________ *Monica Tommy, Maddy and Angel*

04-20-2005, 05:16 AM	#9
RustysMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Trinity, North Carolina Posts: 1,149	My personal experience is that if the diet is good quality food and the stools firm, then the sacs express themselves. Dogs will scoot their behinds on the floor if they are needing help, but in my experience keeping firm stools solves the problem. __________________ : *Rusty, Cheyenne, Bubbles, Chewie, Macayla, Samantha* *Every day is so much fun!*

04-20-2005, 07:24 AM	#11
Babbie Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 1,117	I would check with the vet first...not all yorkies need this to be done. I even specifically tell the groomer NOT to do it...only my vet will do upon needing it. I have asked him do it once, and he said it was normal...so i just leave it alone.. __________________ Thati & Mojo

04-20-2005, 08:42 AM	#12
DomLee YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 300	I'm curious as to what is the exact purpose of these anal glands. It obviously seems that dogs can sense/feel when the glands are full. Is it a discomfort to them? Just curious as I've seen dogs exhibit the behavior of scooting their butts along the ground. Just curious as to the "function" of these glands. Last edited by DomLee; 04-20-2005 at 08:44 AM.

04-21-2005, 06:51 AM	#14
YappyScrappy YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 370	Here are some pages, the first is "interactive" in a REALLY strange way!! http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_anal_sacs.html http://www.barkbytes.com/medical/med0029.htm __________________ Ruby on Dogster

04-19-2005, 06:09 PM	#2
Yorkie_GirL Oreo,Ginger&Cloey Owned Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: none of your business Posts: 1,270	my groomer told me that if their anal glands are full... you will feel kind of like small size tiny tiny balls i guess on both sides of their anus. i haven't done this myself yet, only because i get their glands done

04-19-2005, 06:20 PM	#4
Yorkie_GirL Oreo,Ginger&Cloey Owned Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: none of your business Posts: 1,270	i got it done at my groomers for only 12dollars (it included haircut and nails) i'm from southern california so i don't know where you can do it in indiana. you can try expressing them yourself. by pushing them out? i have only watched my groomer, i haven't actually done it myself, but thats what it looks like she does. im not sure if its safe to do it if your not experienced, so maybe we should wait until someone with more knowledge comes along

04-19-2005, 06:22 PM	#5
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	Love the title of this post!!!! Get your vet or groomer to express the anal sacs!

04-19-2005, 06:43 PM	#7
PinkMartini BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,043	The vet can do it. I asked at Bailey's vet appt yesterday and my vet said they normally release them while they are pooping, but sometimes they get backed up. I asked how to do it, just in case & she said she doesn't recommend me trying to do it, because you can rupture them, I guess. So call your vet & ask

04-19-2005, 06:47 PM	#8
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I would have the vet take a look-see and if they need expressed have the vet do it. At least the first time. I have not had a Yorkie that has had a problem but I did place a girl in a pet home and she had infected anal glands after a week or so being in her new home...Yuck!!!!!