Butt leaks

Katie Winchell · Apr 29, 2014

I recently Norm was sitting on my arm and when he got up there was a residue on my arm that smelled terrible. Could this be an anal gland issue? I've know a couple of dogs that had to have their anal glands expressed but they were constantly dragging their butts on the floor. Norm doesn't drag his butt at all.

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maximus0525 · Apr 30, 2014

How is his stool? is it soft or firm?

Cbrugs · Apr 30, 2014

I haven't had that issue but it sounds like it may be the anal glands. I know the Petsmart where I live will do the anal glands for a small fee.

2bullymama · Apr 30, 2014

agree -- sounds like anal glands, I'd have them checked and if it is not them, then you'll know you need to have the vet check him out

Alice Kable · Apr 30, 2014

Our English Bulldog, Ruggles manages to express his own anal glands and the smell is horrible. It sounds like that's what it is.

ForestDweller · Apr 30, 2014

I wouldn't fret... I learned many years ago that dogs who do not have tails tend to occasionally express they anal glands accidentally depending on how they sit on something. Unless the issue becomes a chronic one, I wouldn't worry about going to a vet or a groomer. Over expressing the glands can be a bad idea.