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Anal gland problems, how to help resolve them?

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  • geordielass
    geordielass Posts: 770 Forumite
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    Fingers crossed it works, the only downside I have found is that my dogs have both gained weight perhaps due to the fact that it is potato based. I have had to reduce it down to quite small amounts.

    It must be tasty because it is the first food....apart from Bakers meaty meals!!! that they wolf down immediately. I get the large bags on subscribe and save which means I get the fifth bag free.
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  • elsien
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    I use porridge oats instead of bran, as I have it in the house anyway. Recommended by the vet as being gentler on the system for my last mutt who had assorted allergies, so I've stuck with it for Gitdog. He had compacted glands a couple of months back, so far since I started adding some to each meal he's been ok. Watch this space.
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

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  • pawsies
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    If oats work then changing onto Burns Weight Control with chicken and oats may be a good idea for those with overweight dogs (or dogs that don't need to put on any more weight) who also have anal problems :)
  • moggymutt
    moggymutt Posts: 666 Forumite
    When I got one of my dogs she was about 18 months old. We had about a year of so of very bad anal gland problems to the point where it looked like she would need an op. Then suddenly all the problems cleared up- I haven't got a clue, but now 10 years clear.
    DONT BREED OR BUY WHILE HOMELESS ANIMALS DIE. GET YOUR ANIMALS NEUTERED TO SAVE LIVES.
  • Well took him back to the vets for his checkup. Seems the anal glands were empty, so I am hoping it stays that way.

    geordielass...I bought the grain free with white fish and veg. He also woofs it down. Looks a little bit disappointed when he realises that there is now oat bran added to his food lol.

    I've also been giving his a carrot everyday, which appears to enjoy. I'm just hoping this is the end to the gland problem :)
  • MallyGirl
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    one of my malamutes has always had problems with her anal glands - we just go to the vets every 2/3 months and get them emptied. Its a 2 or 3 man job so not something I could achieve at home even if I wanted to attempt it. She has carrots and bones added to a diet of Arden Grange prestige. Many people say that bran is not ideal as a solution. She does get porridge sometimes in the winter if I make too much. Nothing seems to make any difference. The vet said some dogs are just unlucky. I have had her from a pup so there is no hidden history there
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  • I used to give my dog plain live yogurt. Going to start him back on that again. I was giving him a tablespoon twice a day.
  • teddysmum
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    MallyGirl wrote: »
    one of my malamutes has always had problems with her anal glands - we just go to the vets every 2/3 months and get them emptied. Its a 2 or 3 man job so not something I could achieve at home even if I wanted to attempt it.



    My cavalier who had regular anal problems (hence the vet friend suggesting bran ) was very easy to empty, but one of the boys I have now has awkward plumbing and luckily has only ever had one problem with his glands. The vet could not empty them properly so had to finish the job while he was under GA for a tooth extraction.
  • geordielass
    geordielass Posts: 770 Forumite
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    Great news that they were empty. Hopefully with the new diet it will stay that way. I also give my dogs natural yoghurt, they love it. As a special treat on hot days they get it frozen in a kong.
    He who smiles rather than rages is always
    the stronger
  • MallyGirl
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    My mals had frozen lollies today made with some minced chicken/ tripe and yogurt and cream cheese. Happy doggies
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