I've had to get Lacie's done about 4 times in the last 2 years, but hers
have never abscessed like Minnie's did. The vet told me that the fluid
in the anal sacs is to lubricate the anus when they poo. The poo needs
to be very firm as it goes by the sacs to stimulate the release of the
fluid. When the poo is on the soft side it doesn't open the sacs and the
fluid then builds up. She said sometimes a high fiber diet helps, but
not always. I just read the other day that table scraps produces softer
poo and can cause the build up of the fluid in the anal sacs. I think
someone in this group, but I can't say for sure, a while ago said they
feed their chi's a piece of cheese everyday to keep their anal sacs
working right. I try to do that now too, but I admit I sometimes forget.
I remember a lot more often since Minnie got the abscess though.
Blessings to u and your's :-)
Addy
claudia werner wrote:
I have to get Brutus and Sissy,s anal gland cleaned every 3month ore
so .If they slide on the carpet i know is time to take them.I try to
get it done before it comes to that.I dont thing you did anything wrong.
/God bless you.Claudia/
----- Original Message ----
From: arleneweaver2004 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 6:27:47 PM
Subject: [Chihuahuas] my fur baby got a boo boo
we came home from work and there was dried blood on the floor a
little. i throught one of them had liocked there feet to much. It
turned out that my pom pom was bleeding ner thr rectum. he had dried
feces on him so we put him in the sink too eash him off he has a spall
tear that squirts blood when you touchwash near it . and there is a
large patch like a bulge on oneside of his rectum it is purple in
color. i called the vet he said it sounded like a anal gland problen
and made a appointment for tomorrow. Have any of you heard of this
before? this has me so upset. I feel like i did something wrong. he
is such aa sweet dog. arlene
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