Why is my dog bleeding after anal gland expression? Should I worry?

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Bell had her anal glands expressed yesterday noon. She passed quite a bit of blood in the evening on three occasions. Her urine seemed clear this morning. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 9 months old | 29 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If she passed blood in her urine then that would be concerning for things that can affect the urinary tract such as a urinary tract infection, urine stones or even a tumor. Further diagnostics would include a urine culture and abdominal imaging. I recommend that you have Bell evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!

Why is my dog bleeding after anal gland expression? Should I worry?

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