My dog keeps scooting. Why aren't his bowel movements clearing his anal glands?

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Every 7 - 10 days, I have to Express Jake's Anal Glands, as he drags his rear on the floor. Don't Bowel Movements clear out the Anal Glands? If so, are Jake's Stools too small, or is he deformed inside his Anus? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 7 years and 7 months old

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Bowel movement empty the anal glands just as long as they are not soft or liquid. soft stools is the most common reason for anal gland impaction, if this is the case with Jake you will need to bring him to the vet in order to get it checked and treated.

My dog keeps scooting. Why aren't his bowel movements clearing his anal glands?

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