Anal gland problems, how to help resolve them?

JencParker

Katiehound wrote: »

I'm just wondering if adding fruit and veg to the diet (if you don't already do so) would help. My old boy started to suffer with the anal glands but that was only latterly...probably aged 14.
My hounds always have the equivalent of about an apple a day each- sliced apple, raw carrot- chunks or grated, broccoli stalk, peas , beans.. almost you name it, they will probably eat it!
Most dogs like apples and carrots.

Dogs are unable to process fruit and veg due to their short digestive tracts - they are raw meat eaters so food passes quickly through their system so the bacteria don't have time to affect them.

Raw food, particularly bones (chicken wings) will firm up poos nicely.