In a message dated 1/24/2007 5:16:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have a big decision to make. Nickie scoots around too much. I have been told by the vets at one clinic that having her stink glands removed is a delicate operation and they wouldn't do it. My current vets who I have more confidence in does told them all the time. Would someone please enlighten me Before doing an operation, consider adding fiber to his diet, canned pumpkin is an excellent source as is brown rice. My male had issues with his anal glands a few years ago, the vet showed me how to express them and I was doing so over the following months, that and adding the fiber corrected the problem and its no longer an issue. As for complications of this operation here is from one website: Potential side effects of surgery can range from mild to severe. The mild complications can range from temporary post-operative pain, swelling, and drainage from the incision. These signs are often short lived and well controlled with medication. Moderate complications can include difficulty defecating post operatively and infection. The risk of infection is often higher than for other surgeries given the proximity to the anus and feces. Again, these problems can often be prevented or treated with the use of medication post operatively. Severe and less common complications can include anal sphincter damage and fecal incontinence. and here is the link to where the above article comes from _Anal Glands_ (http://www.allpetsmacomb.com/analglands.html) So I would suggest first diet change before having them removed. Good luck and keep us posted. ~~ Susan ~~ & The Poo Gang Mikey, Buffy, Amy & Lacey ~~~ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam
