[Gingergoose]

Henry also seems to have chronic anal gland discomfort. Not pain but discomfort. The vet said that it is common in overweight dogs.

A warm compress to his "affected area", a gentle squeeze then some diaper creme to his hiney seems to help.

I would like to know more about removing these things. What are the indications and what are the complications and downsides?

I hope Willow's visit goes well tomorrow.

~Denise

 

[Gingergoose]

Thanks BookerMoose,

That told me just what I wanted to know. :thumbup:

Henry is not in pain from his...just obvious, occasional discomfort. And it isn't always due to full anal glands. As the vet says, it's more of a positional problem in heavy dogs.

We're working on the "heavy" part but I'm glad to know of a possible option if his hiney doesn't calm down eventually.

Thanks again!

~Denise