My dog still stinks after anal gland expression & antibiotics, why?

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My pet has anal sac disease. He got his anal glands expressed and is on antibiotics. Its been a week and a half and he still stinks horribly. I wipe his butt many times a day and he still stinks. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 89 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

If Mavrick's anus is still smelling terribly after a week and a half, I would take him back into the vet. It could be that the antibiotics are not working, and a different treatment may need to be tried. I would take him back into the vet tomorrow morning.

My dog still stinks after anal gland expression & antibiotics, why?

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