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My 4-year-old spayed female Havanese has had several episodes of infected/impacted anal glands. The last time this happened was about 10 months ago and we ended up taking her to an emergency clinic.

Anal gland issues affect approximately one in ten dogs and can cause discomfort. Common signs of anal gland problems include scooting, persistent odors, and excessive licking of the rear end.

Q: I have a 3-year-old Great Dane who we rescued a year ago. He’s had anal gland issues the whole time, which have worsened in the last six months (spends a lot of time licking). He seems to be in ...

Q: My friends all have their little dogs’ glands treated by the groomer. My dog is a shepherd and doesn’t need a groomer, but should he have his glands expressed? A: You’re talking about anal glands, ...

Q I have two spaniels, and one of them seems to have recurring issues with her anal glands. I have tried all sorts of things I have read about online and nothing seems to work. About a month ago, I ...

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