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My dog has bloody poop after anal gland expression. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | spayed | 7 years and 2 months old | 16 lbs

My dog got her anal glands purged yesterday, now whenever she poops ther s blood. Is that normal?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 25th, 2017

No, it isn't normal that Bianca is pooping blood after having had her anal sacs expressed. It could be that they were quite full and infected, and expressing them lead to some trauma to them. If Bianca is still pooping blood in the morning, I would have her seen by the vet.

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