My dog has smelly anal discharge and other dogs keep licking his rear.

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Rocky, boxer, 8 y.o., neutered 6 most ago, active, eats well, has food allergies managed by food choices, eats Exeed , lamb and rice. Rocky has smelly discharge from his rectum, a few times a day has compulsive leaking of his groin area and anus. 2 other our dogs also lick Rocky's anus and sniff it for some time, but do not do it to each other. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 8 years and 3 months old | 92 lbs

Jennifer Ladd, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would need a bit more information, but given your description above I am concerned about Rocky's anal glands. In healthy dogs, they express on their own, but in some cases they fill up and need assistance in being expressed. Even worse, sometimes they become impacted and infected. This requires antibiotics and medical intervention. In the most severe cases, the anal glands need to be surgically removed. Based on your description I am concerned that his are impacted and infected. I would have a veterinarian examine right away to confirm.

My dog has smelly anal discharge and other dogs keep licking his rear.

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