THIS Is Why Your Dog Has Anal Gland Disease And Here Is How You Can Treat It | Vet Explains

So, you caught your dog doing the booty scoot on your favourite carpet, leaving an awful fishy, metallic smell in the room. Why is he doing it? And how can this be stopped? Your dog may be suffering from an anal gland disorder!
Watch this video to find out what anal glands in dogs are and what the causes, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention methods are so that you can help your dog to stop embarrassing you in front of your guests at home and quite literally, relieve this pain in the butt situation that your doggo might find himself in!
While it is not a pleasant thing to think about, anal gland problems are common enough that it pays to be vigilant in watching out for them. Your doggo may not be able to thank you in words, but they will nevertheless be sure to appreciate the relief that you can provide.
Here is a breakdown of the info covered in this video:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 What are anal glands?
03:59 Clinical signs of anal glands in dogs
04:57 Causes of anal glands in dogs
06:00 Diagnosis of anal glands in dogs
07:30 Treatment of anal glands in dogs
12:06 Prevention of anal glands in dogs
12:46 Take Home Message
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