This is what veterinarians train for, right? Well, when visiting the vet isn’t an option, it’s time to step in and be a hero for your dog. Don’t worry, we called in an expert to help understand how to ...

Q: My friends all have their little dogs’ glands treated by the groomer. My dog is a shepherd and doesn’t need a groomer, but should he have his glands expressed? A: You’re talking about anal glands, ...

Question: We have a 5-year-old lab mix in great shape. except she drags her bottom across any surface. There doesn't seem to be any pain, just an itch that needs scratching. Is there a home fix we can ...

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.

My 4-year-old spayed female Havanese has had several episodes of infected/impacted anal glands. The last time this happened was about 10 months ago and we ended up taking her to an emergency clinic.

Question: My dog is 9 months old, and he has “overactive anal glands” and releases the nastiest smelly gook every time he gets excited, happy or scared. I have taken him to the groomer to get them ...

Question: My dog has had issues with her anal glands on and off for a while. She scoots her bottom on the carpet and licks and cries. I take her to the vet and they squeeze them, and then she is OK ...

Dr. Pamela Doskey takes her veterinary show on the road to treat dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other small pets in their homes. Doskey offers a full range of medical ...