Thank you very much. This clears my mind.
--- In [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > 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 > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cockapoo/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cockapoo/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
