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Yes, I've read that an issue with the anal glands is merely a symptom of an issue elsewhere, often the liver... We might as well do bloods, what's another £100!?! Thanks

Hi Gypsysmum, Thanks for your reply. Yes we've bumped up the amount of fibre he has (using pro fibre) and put him back on autarky, which is what he was on all his life before we changed him to James wellbeloved - which is when the infections started. But his glands aren't full, just infected...

Our 12 year old collie X saluki has recurring anal gland infections. They're not blocked or full, they just produce foul smelling goo and a bit of blood. This is the 3rd time in 6 months he's had an infection and he's on the only antibiotic that will work (the bacteria have been analysed). The...

Thanks both. I'm not sure I have the stomach to do it myself! Before August they'd never caused an issue - I have a feeling emptying them that first time has upset them and now they'll need doing regularly, as per your black dog LM... And he really, really hates it being done so there's no way I...

Don't use animal friends. They will use any excuse to not pay out. Our vets recommend PetPlan.

Hello all, Our 12 year old collie X saluki seems to have an ongoing issue with his anal glands - and I'm not sure I trust our vet to sort it out. I will get a 2nd vets opinion but just wondered if any of you had ideas. He is generally in excellent health. Back in August 2016 we changed his...

Hi John, Some wise old dog sage told us once that dog's have no concept of time, they only worry about the same things happening in pretty much the same order....how long between those things doesn't therefore matter (within reason). It made us feel better about having to leave our dog for a...