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Golden Anal gland mystery

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ilja2k@gmail.com - 17 May 2006 02:57 GMT
Hello,

I have a 5 year old Golden. A problem that has happened twice within a
week, I see him licking his butt, I clue in.... I look and I see wet
spots on the hardwood floor.... he has spontaneously projected anal
gland fluid! Is this a cause for concern? He is in great health, but I
do not know why this is happening. I try to express the remaining
fluid, but it is all gone.... any ideas?

Regards...
Rocky - 17 May 2006 03:35 GMT
"ilja2k@gmail.com" <ilja2k@gmail.com> said in
alt.med.veterinary:

> A problem that has happened twice within a
> week, I see him licking his butt, I clue in.... I look and
> I see wet spots on the hardwood floor.... he has
> spontaneously projected anal gland fluid! Is this a cause
> for concern?

Twice within a week could indicate an infection.  See your vet,
we can't pay them enough for this type of stuff.

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--Matt.  Rocky's a Dog.

Toni - 17 May 2006 10:38 GMT
> Hello,
>
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> do not know why this is happening. I try to express the remaining
> fluid, but it is all gone.... any ideas?

If you are expressing the anal sacs *incorrectly* you can do more harm than
good by bruising the surrounding tissue. So in addition to not getting the
secretions out you are inhibiting the dogs ability to discharge them
normally with his bowel movements.

I agee with Matt in that it is time for veterinary attention. If the sacs
are impacted or infected it will only get worse.

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ilja2k@gmail.com - 17 May 2006 14:25 GMT
Can infection or impacted glands be ruled out since the excretion
appears normal in color. No sign of infection is seen. If they were
impacted, wouldn't they not "squirt" so freely?

Thanks
Toni - 17 May 2006 15:02 GMT
> Can infection or impacted glands be ruled out since the excretion
> appears normal in color. No sign of infection is seen. If they were
> impacted, wouldn't they not "squirt" so freely?

The fact that your dog is bothering his rear end and leaving secretions on
the floor would over rule any observations of what might appear normal IMO.
Obviously, something is out of order.

Wait for a veterinarian to weigh in, but in my opinion (as a 34+ year
groomer who has seen more anal sacs than anyone should ever have to) I would
let my vet have a look at it.

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ilja2k@gmail.com - 17 May 2006 15:13 GMT
Thanks for your input, looks like a visit to the vet is definately in
order.

Ilja
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> Thanks for your input,

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vet?

> looks like a visit to the vet is definately in order.

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> Ilja

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