Doggersize.com » discomfort http://doggersize.com A Personalized Approch to Pet Care Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:35:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Is your dog scooting around? http://doggersize.com/2008/07/23/is-your-dog-scooting-around/ http://doggersize.com/2008/07/23/is-your-dog-scooting-around/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:55:44 +0000 Kaity Krejcik http://doggersize.wordpress.com/?p=80 Anal Glands DiagramIf you have noticed your furry friend is scooting around, don’t immediately assume your pet has worms.  Often, the problem is that their anal glands are full, and need to be expressed; scooting is your pet trying to empty those uncomfortable sacs.  If you aren’t aware of how to express your pet’s anal glands, you should take them to your vet-any vet tech should be able to take care of it.

To express your pets anal glands, you need gloves, lube, and its nice to get a pet spray cleaner for their bottom when your done.  You will also need someone to help you hold the pet to avoid getting bit.  You will need to use your right thumb in the anus at the 5 o’clock position, and pull the contents of the gland towards you. Then use your pointer finger at the 8 o’clock position and pull it towards you like you did the other gland.  If you learn how to do this, you can avoid discomfort for your pet and save yourself some money.  Also, it is important to get your pet checked for worms to be on the safe side.

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