My dog had anal glands expressed. How long for relief & what food helps?

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How quickly will a 3 pound poodle get relief after excreting anal glands ? Also what dogfood is best to prevent this ? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | neutered | 2 years and 6 months old | 3 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I am sorry to hear about Oliver's problem. How quickly the anal sacs refill truly depends on the dog. Some dogs need their anal sacs expressed every month, others once a year. If your dog has been having problems with anal sacs, your vet may want to recheck them a month or two after having them expressed. They can then make a recommendation on how soon to come again based on how full they are at the recheck appointment. often we will recommend a diet higher in fiber for dogs with this problem or add fiber to the diet in the form of canned pumpkin or psyllium. I would ask your vet which they recommend for your dog as every pet is unique and they know your dog best!

My dog had anal glands expressed. How long for relief & what food helps?

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