[nagdu] anal glands

[Robert Hooper]

Hola Chicos:

Alright--after a round of initial research, I have found more information:
It is possible to have anal glands removed--however, this is usually only done in cases of recurring anal gland infection. The removal of anal glands can result in rather unpleasant side effects for both dog and human. Some include fecal incontinence, the feeling of needing to empty the bowels when they are already empty, and draining fistulae. So, I suppose I would only resort to that if Bailey had some sort of anal gland tumor or frequent recurring anal gland infection. Other thoughts still welcome.
Sincerely,
Robert Hooper
Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu
The Ohio State University
0653 Buckeye-Cuyahoga CT
653 Cuyahoga Court
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(740) 856-8195


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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Hooper
Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 10:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] anal glands

In regards to anal glands, isn't it possible to get them removed? I seem to remember seeing something like that on my insurance papers--it's something they don't cover. Do anal glands serve any useful purpose? I only ever hear of them when they are causing problems--so I must wonder why people don't just remove them (since it appears that is possible). I suppose I will do a bit of research about this--in the meantime, what do you all think? Bailey has not had anal gland problems as yet--I hope this continues to be the case. If he does develop such, and if it is possible to have them removed without too much fuss, then I might just go that route--he can be quite an expensive puppy!

Robert Hooper
Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu
The Ohio State University
0653 Buckeye-Cuyahoga CT
653 Cuyahoga Court
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(740) 856-8195

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nicole B. Torcolini at Home
Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 10:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] anal glands

Whenever Lexia goes in for a check up or her vaccinations, the vet expresses Lexia's anal glands. This is at least once a year, as I have to send GDB the annual health form thing (which I don't mind).


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From: "Criminal Justice Major" <orleans24 at comcast.net>
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Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 6:32 PM
Subject: [nagdu] anal glands


> Hi, all,
> After reading some of the replies in regards of anal glands, I've had 
> to really start paying more attention on making sure that Odie's anal 
> glands get checked by the vet during physical exams in the past.
> Although he's never and an infection in that area, it didn't hurt to 
> have the vet check them anyway.
> When I did take him in for an examination one time, Doctor Kean 
> suspected one of the anl glands was backed up, so she had to express it.
> I still kept an eye on it for some time.
> I've had to go the route of using canned pumpkin as well as the 
> unsweetend canned pumpkin pie filling, but all of that happened when 
> he developed a serious case of inheesions.
> That was scary for me at least but I was glad the problem was caught 
> immediately.
> I learn more each day reading on messages when anal glands are 
> mentioned and figure to continuously pay more attention upon being 
> mindful of my partner.
> *Smiles*
> Bibi, husband Dale and Odie
> medical alert service dog
> the happy spirited bounty labra wolf
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