My dog has anal gland infection, on meds, why won't she get on couch?

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I took her to the vet for yelping and whining yesterday when trying to get up, on the couch, bed, and even floor. She was reluctant to get up, licked her belly and butt a lot. When we took her in the expressed her anal glands and took a urine sample. They said her anal glands were infected and started her on antibiotics and anti inflammatory/pain meds. However 4 hour later, she still doesn't wanna get on the couch and has been staying on the floor which is very uncharacteristic. Pet's info: Dog | Bloodhound | Female | spayed | 6 years and 8 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Maiya! You did the right thing by taking her into the vet. It will take at least 24 hours for you to see an improvement in symptoms with the antibiotics, but the pain meds should be kicking in by now. She likely feels pretty terrible if she has infected anal sacs, and it's not surprising that she isn't 100% just yet. I'd let her stay off the couch and stay on the floor is she wants. She needs to rest and allow the medications to fight the infection. Be sure to give all medications as directed, and keep giving it even if she appears better. If she still isn't wanting to get on the couch in the next 48-72 hours, then I would be concerned that she may have another problem causing her pain such as her back, hips, or hind legs. At that point, I would take her back into the vet for another exam and possibly x-rays. I hope this helps!

My dog has anal gland infection, on meds, why won't she get on couch?

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