10/01/2022
What are A**l Glands?
The a**l glands in dogs are small sacs located in the a**l opening. The a**l gland deposits your dogs specific scent each time they defecate, just another way dogs mark their territory. Most of the time, when your dog poops, the a**l gland will express itself and there are no problems. Sometimes, the glands get overfilled or blocked and your dog may need help expressing them.
A blocked or full a**l gland can be very uncomfortable for your pet. You may notice them Scooting their behind on the floor, nibbling at their back end, straining to poo, or leaking from their back end. You may also notice an overwhelming fishy odor or redness/swelling of their a**s. If you notice this may be time to get your dogs a**l glands expressed. The Soapy Dog, will express them externally upon request as part of your grooming service or as a walk in service. If your groomer is unable to safely and successfully express the glands externally, we will refer you to your vet for internal expression.
