[nagdu] anal glands

Mon Mar 5 04:30:25 UTC 2012

Rule of thumb for everything: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
As long as your dog is not having problems with them, there is no reason to 
have them removed. Some things are just better left alone.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Hooper" <hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] anal glands

> 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
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> 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
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> 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).
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Criminal Justice Major" <orleans24 at comcast.net>
> To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
> 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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