...Anal Gland leakage and purging...
Okay, this is fairly disguisting, just a warning.
A friend of mine has a mini-dot(wiener dog), and this particular dog has a little problem. About every three weeks or so he goes to the vet and has his anal glands "purged", a procedure I care not to imagine/describe. The reason for this is, that he has a slight "leak" of a foul smelling liquid and "purging" the glands stops the leak and relieves pain/tension in the dog. I was puzzled by this, but apparently it is very common with dachsunds(spelling?). The dogs vet said to my friend that this can happen in Corgi's as well. So I did a little google-searching, and sure enough there are accounts of Corgi's demonstrating the "leaky" behavior of butt-dragging on the carpet, and general irritability of the rear-section if you know what I mean. Curious? Is this very common? I realise food can be a contributing factor as well, but information on the Corgi in particular is pretty scarce on this topic. Frankly, I really would like to avoid "purging" my dog. Any info/stories on this out there?
Thanks
A friend of mine has a mini-dot(wiener dog), and this particular dog has a little problem. About every three weeks or so he goes to the vet and has his anal glands "purged", a procedure I care not to imagine/describe. The reason for this is, that he has a slight "leak" of a foul smelling liquid and "purging" the glands stops the leak and relieves pain/tension in the dog. I was puzzled by this, but apparently it is very common with dachsunds(spelling?). The dogs vet said to my friend that this can happen in Corgi's as well. So I did a little google-searching, and sure enough there are accounts of Corgi's demonstrating the "leaky" behavior of butt-dragging on the carpet, and general irritability of the rear-section if you know what I mean. Curious? Is this very common? I realise food can be a contributing factor as well, but information on the Corgi in particular is pretty scarce on this topic. Frankly, I really would like to avoid "purging" my dog. Any info/stories on this out there?
Thanks
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Permalink Reply by wendulik on
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This problem is spreading quite rapidly, not only among dachshunds or corgis. My vet advised better food or food, which makes excrements "harder" - more compact. Then the liquid is pushed out from the anal glands more than in cases of soft excrements or even diarrhoea. It is important to check the glands regularly, they can cause big problems when not "purged" naturally or at the vet's.
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Permalink Reply by James on
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Glands I never knew existed. These particular glands, apparently, are the reason dogs sniff eachothers butts. When they are excited (around another new dog?), their tail pops erect causing a slight secretion from these glands which the other dog gladly inhales. It is said to be like exchanging business cards, it's actually pretty intresting. I did find that (as wendulik stated above) increasing the fiber intake of the pup will harden stools and increase the secretions when he is using the restroom. Which thankfully decreases the secretions when he is not doing such. I was advised to try 2 tablespoons of natural canned pumpkin in the pups daily kibble if this were to ever become a problem. Though now I believe it is more of a health issue from poor food quality than an issue native to the Corgi's. Good news to hear! A well cared for pooch is a happy (and anal-leakage free) pooch.
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Kate on
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A corgis (or any dog's diet) will certainly contribute to anal gland leakage/blockage. However, some dogs have issues with their anal glands regardless of their diets. Having full anal glands can also contribute to bad breath (even if you brush their teeth). Having their glands drained is not pleasant but, some dogs just need to have it done. I suggest that whenever you have your dog in for an exam, ask your vet to take a look. It's easy to tell if they're full and it takes a matter of minutes to drain them. If you have a dog that has chronic blockage you may want to learn how to drain them yourself (if your vet is willing to explore this option). Just be careful! The smell sticks to skin for quite some time and it can be a messy job! The good news is that most dogs don't have an issue with this not so pleasant issue!
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Permalink Reply by Charlie on
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That's interesting. I have some friends who just took in a beagle who had been abandoned. I went to visit the day they brought it home and saw the dogs dragging and chewing its rear-end. I suggested they might want to get an intestinal wormer. A neighbor who is a vet tech said, "Either that, or his anal glands are stopped up." Doing a few minutes of research, I found that is a common problem with beagles. Who'da thunk it!
Hopefully most of us Corgi owners won't have to "go there".
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Permalink Reply by Suzanne on
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This from someone that's been there a lot. Up the fiber! I finally added moistened bran to Henry's wet food in the morning and its made a wonderful difference. The last 'check' astonished the vet. I used to take him in about every 6 weeks for this wholly unpleasant proceedure, now except for an allergy attack his butt dragging has decrease remarkably.
Once I find the pumpkin I"ll try that instead.
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Permalink Reply by FuzzyButt on
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YOU DON'T HAVE TO WATCH ALL OF IT!
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/8453_dog-grooming-basics-glands.htm
But she explains the reasons why you should express a dog's anal glands. You CAN do it yourself, but if you are like me and the mere thought of it makes your tummy churn, just take them to the groomer or vet and have them do it.
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