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melemel10 · 03-29-2011, 04:53 AM

I just got my baby 2 months ago and since Ive never had a dog before I really am not sure about alot of things.. I have been noticeing she slides her bum across the floor alot so I checked her and notice a small bubble on her rectum should I be worried about her anal glands? do Yorkies need them checked often? Im very lost here what should I do?? Plz help

chachi · 03-29-2011, 04:56 AM

She needs them expressed the vet can do it

Maximo · 03-29-2011, 05:02 AM

I would go to the vet to have it done if she has a bubble like thing. Anal glands can rupture and/or become infected or impacted.

ladyjane · 03-29-2011, 05:32 AM

Agree with the others.....a vet visit is in order.

kjc · 03-29-2011, 10:54 AM

Hi and Welcome to YT!

I agree with the other posts, a vet visit would be best. Sometimes minor infections can occur that cause the problem and your pup may need to be on antibiotics to clear the infection. Sometimes adding fiber to the pup's diet can also help the body to naturally express the anal glands... maybe ask your vet about if this would be an option for your pup.

Good Luck and let us know what happens!

Wylie's Mom · 03-29-2011, 04:10 PM

Def take her to the vet to see what this is. It may be as simple as the anal glands. If it is the glands, it may help to try changing her diet. For some dogs, their glands get irritated and fill up due to whatever ingredients irritating the digestion process.

03-29-2011, 04:53 AM	#1
melemel10 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: new cumberland wv Posts: 10	Please help My Yorkies( Bum) is bothering her I just got my baby 2 months ago and since Ive never had a dog before I really am not sure about alot of things.. I have been noticeing she slides her bum across the floor alot so I checked her and notice a small bubble on her rectum should I be worried about her anal glands? do Yorkies need them checked often? Im very lost here what should I do?? Plz help

03-29-2011, 04:56 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	She needs them expressed the vet can do it __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-29-2011, 05:02 AM	#3
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,045	I would go to the vet to have it done if she has a bubble like thing. Anal glands can rupture and/or become infected or impacted. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

03-29-2011, 05:32 AM	#4
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,471	Agree with the others.....a vet visit is in order. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-29-2011, 10:54 AM	#5
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Hi and Welcome to YT! I agree with the other posts, a vet visit would be best. Sometimes minor infections can occur that cause the problem and your pup may need to be on antibiotics to clear the infection. Sometimes adding fiber to the pup's diet can also help the body to naturally express the anal glands... maybe ask your vet about if this would be an option for your pup. Good Luck and let us know what happens! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

03-29-2011, 04:10 PM	#6
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Def take her to the vet to see what this is. It may be as simple as the anal glands. If it is the glands, it may help to try changing her diet. For some dogs, their glands get irritated and fill up due to whatever ingredients irritating the digestion process. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°