09/19/2024
Clinician Brief today had this take away for a**l gland issues which has been a hot topic in the veterinarian world as of late. "Licking, chewing, and/or dragging of the peria**l region is not always caused by a**l sac disease. If a**l sacs are empty or clinical signs do not resolve after a**l sac expression, ectoparasites and allergy should be considered. One study found ≈50% of patients with peria**l pruritus not resolved by a**l sac expression had either environmental allergies or cutaneous adverse food reaction."
There are quite a few debates about if groomers should should express a**l glands. More and more evidence is NO groomers should not, especially since too many clients assume scooting is due to the sac being filled when it just means a very itchy area. Newer treatments from the medical industry include treating the a**l gland area in a specific manner with a flush versus emptying the glands for repeat issues.
