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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One subject I don’t bring up too often is anal glands. A big reason for this is that it tends to be a gross topic. A modified ...

Q: I have a 3-year-old Great Dane who we rescued a year ago. He’s had anal gland issues the whole time, which have worsened in the last six months (spends a lot of time licking). He seems to be in ...

Dear Dr. Fox: Please tell me the best way for dogs to empty their anal glands without having a vet express them.

Q I have two spaniels, and one of them seems to have recurring issues with her anal glands. I have tried all sorts of things I have read about online and nothing seems to work. About a month ago, I ...

Did your dog ever do the “boot scoot” across the floor? Aside from just cleaning themselves (on your carpet or rug), the scooting could be an indication that there is another issue brewing. Their anal ...

One subject I don’t bring up too often is anal glands. A big reason for this is that it tends to be a gross topic. A modified version of these glands are what skunks use to spray when they are scared.