Why is my dog still having loose stools after anal gland surgery?

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  Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

  Veterinarian

  Published on

  This is not normal but incontinence is a rare but recognized risk following such a procedure. Contact your vet for a post surgery recheck, infection and inflammation may be hindering recovery. If no surgical reasons are identified, diet change and increased fibre levels once area is healed may help to form stools and stimulates normal motions

  

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  Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on September 30th, 2017

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about your dog dude. The treatment for fecal incontinence is directed at the condition. Being a post-operative change there is probably not a direct treatment for this. However, you can consider increasing the fiber in the diet. This can harden the stool and make it less possible to pass on its own. Good luck and have a great day!

  

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  Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on September 30th, 2019

  Unfortunately incontinence is the most common complication following this kind of surgery. The more skilled and specialized the surgeon, the less risk of this occurring, but there is still that chance. : ( I would look into keeping diapers on Jace here moving forward because this issue is likely irreversible. There is a slight chance that if there is only partial and not complete nerve damage during the surgery that the nerve can slowly grow back over time. However that can take several months. Best of luck with your pet moving forward! Take care.

  

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