One subject I don’t bring up too often is anal glands. A big reason for this is that it tends to be a gross topic. A modified version of these glands are what skunks use to spray when they are scared.

<p>Q: I have a 3-year-old Great Dane who we rescued a year ago. He’s had anal gland issues the whole time, which have worsened in the last six months (spends a lot of time licking). He seems to be in ...

Dear Dr. Fox: Please tell me the best way for dogs to empty their anal glands without having a vet express them. My dog is a 2 1/2-year-old border collie, and I assume his issue may be partially ...

Dear Dr. Fox: Please tell me the best way for dogs to empty their anal glands without having a vet express them. My dog is a 2 1/2-year-old border collie, and I assume his issue may be partially ...

Q: My goldendoodle has been having trouble with her anal glands for most of her life. She is only 2 years old, and I am wondering if there is anything I can do to prevent this problem. I have to take ...

"My French Bulldog is constantly rubbing her butt into the ground because of her tail pocket. We clean it daily and have used ...

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 15, 2025 / Vetnique, the vet-founded pet health company behind Glandex®, the #1 vet-recommended brand for anal gland health*, is answering the call on a ...

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 15, 2025 / Vetnique, the vet-founded pet health company behind Glandex®, the #1 vet-recommended brand for anal gland health*, is answering the call on a ...

Many dog owners have experienced that moment of embarrassment when, sitting in your living room with guests or your in-laws, your dog chooses that moment to ‘scoot’ across the floor, dragging his bum ...