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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 ...

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 ...

Q I have two spaniels, and one of them seems to have recurring issues with her anal glands. I have tried all sorts of things I have read about online and nothing seems to work. About a month ago, I ...

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 ...

Did your dog ever do the “boot scoot” across the floor? Aside from just cleaning themselves (on your carpet or rug), the scooting could be an indication that there is another issue brewing. Their anal ...