
27/04/2025
My Quick Guide to A**l Gland Health 💩
If your pup’s behind is a bit... fishy 🐟, it could be a sign of something deeper than just a smelly problem. In healthy dogs, a**l glands should empty naturally during firm bowel movements — not by routine squeezing. Manually expressing them too often can cause trauma, chronic inflammation, and even infection. 😬
So why aren't they emptying properly? The culprit is usually mushy poops. Without enough pressure, those little sacs don’t drain like they should. That’s when inflammation, impaction, and discomfort begin to set in.
The root causes often include:
🥦 Low-fiber diets
🍗 Common food sensitivities (like chicken or beef)
🦠 Gut microbiome imbalance
✂️ Frequent expression at the groomer
👉 To help support gland function and firmer stools, try adding a small amount of any of the fibers shown to your dog's meals:
• 1/4-1/2 tsp for small dogs 🐶
•1/2-1 tsp for medium dogs
• 1-2 tsp for large breeds 🐕
•2-3 tsp for extra large breeds(>90 lbs)
(Always introduce slowly and keep hydration levels high! 💧)
Today at 12pm EST in the Inside Scoop, join us as I dive into remedies, anti-inflammatory herbs, gut health protocols, and solutions for impacted or infected glands.
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