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The Canine Gland Of Personal Expression

Dogs Normally Express Their anal glands With Each Bowel Movement. The Smell Conveys Messages To Other Animals And Possibly Aids In Toxin Excretion. In Healthy Dogs These Glands And Their Excretions Go Unnoticed. However, When Issues Arise, They Can Be Quite Unpleasant. The Foul, Fishy Smell And The Embarrassing Scooting Across The Floor Can Be Quite Distressing For Owners. More Seriously, The Glands Can Get Infected And Burst. Gland Problems Are More Common In Smaller Dogs And Dogs With Frequent Loose Stools. Adding Natural Fiber, Like Pumpkin, To A Dog’s Diet Can Often Help Keep Things in balance.

If your dog’s Glands Are Working fine, it is Best to leave them Alone. Frequent Manual Expression Can make them lose their ability to Function on their own.

The Best Way To Address Full Or Impacted Gland Is Through Internal Expression By A Veterinarian. However, Groomers Can Offer Some Relief By External Expression. We Are Happy to provide external Expression If We Notice That Your Dog Needs it Or If You Request It. If you do not see an improvement, a visit to a veterinarian for an internal expression is recommended.