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anal glands
I have been debating this for quite a while. My dog needs to be
expressed 1-4 times a month. He has plenty of fiber, but it's not doing the job. He would chew on his rear until that smelly stuff gets all over him.I have read in this newsgroup about people who had injections to stop the glands from producing that nasty stuff. How safe is it? What are the risks or rather how big are the risks? Do I need to go to a specialist or will the regular vet have enough experience? What happens if the injection misses the sac and goes elsewhere? I love my dog and don't want anything bad to happen to him. Any advise would be appreciated. -JM |
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Discuss this with your vet.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia |
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Discuss this with your vet.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia |
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"Jo Wolf" wrote in message ... Discuss this with your vet.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .........It would be more helpful to hear from you how often you've seen things go wrong, since you work at a vet's. buglady take out the dog before replying |
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"Jo Wolf" wrote in message ... Discuss this with your vet.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .........It would be more helpful to hear from you how often you've seen things go wrong, since you work at a vet's. buglady take out the dog before replying |
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Supergoof wrote: Murphy had this done as she was having to have her anal sacs expressed every week or two. The vet said surgery was one option, but he preferred to initially try injecting a caustic solution into the sacs (under general anasthetic) which destroys the lining of the sacs and stops them producing the nasty mucus. It has worked absolutely brilliantly, she has never had any buildup in the glands since, and it's been probably over 6 years now. No other problems with incontinence (I think that is only a risk for sac removal). Rachel (New Zealand) Rachel, Can you tell me the name of the solution injected? I want to do some research before seeing the doctor. I see articles on removals but nothing on injections. Thanx -JM |
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Supergoof wrote: Murphy had this done as she was having to have her anal sacs expressed every week or two. The vet said surgery was one option, but he preferred to initially try injecting a caustic solution into the sacs (under general anasthetic) which destroys the lining of the sacs and stops them producing the nasty mucus. It has worked absolutely brilliantly, she has never had any buildup in the glands since, and it's been probably over 6 years now. No other problems with incontinence (I think that is only a risk for sac removal). Rachel (New Zealand) Rachel, Can you tell me the name of the solution injected? I want to do some research before seeing the doctor. I see articles on removals but nothing on injections. Thanx -JM |
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"JM" wrote in message ... Can you tell me the name of the solution injected? .........I'd ask in alt.med.veterinary http://hi-countrybasenji.org/oct_nov...v_2001_p2.html http://www.inno-vet.com/articles/2002/1002/44.html http://www.inno-vet.com/articles/1999/0299/41.htm buglady take out the dog before replying |
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"JM" wrote in message ... Can you tell me the name of the solution injected? .........I'd ask in alt.med.veterinary http://hi-countrybasenji.org/oct_nov...v_2001_p2.html http://www.inno-vet.com/articles/2002/1002/44.html http://www.inno-vet.com/articles/1999/0299/41.htm buglady take out the dog before replying |
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"buglady" wrote ...
"JM" wrote ... Can you tell me the name of the solution injected? ........I'd ask in alt.med.veterinary http://hi-countrybasenji.org/oct_nov...v_2001_p2.html http://www.inno-vet.com/articles/2002/1002/44.html http://www.inno-vet.com/articles/1999/0299/41.htm Good idea. I have no idea. I can try and remember to ask the vet tonight when we get Murphy's arthritis injection, but it will be a couple of days before I can reply to the group. cheers Rachel (New Zealand) |
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