What food or fiber helps my dog's frequent anal gland issues?

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Bell, 7 1/2 yr old female, anal glands fill about every 4 weeks (or oftener). Feed is Purina One Healthy Weight, with one Well & Good Multi Vitamin and one Well & Good Allergy Aid pill daily. I also feed cooked pumpkin and cooked oatmeal. Is there any other fiber or food that would help her anal glands as she scoots a lot and apparently is uncomfortable. I understand removal of the anal glands is not recommended. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 10 months old | 29 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about your problems with Bell! I have had some owners find the product Glandex to be helpful (though not all) so that is worth a try. Others have found probiotics such as Fortiflora or Prostora, or Omega fatty acid supplements to be helpful.

What food or fiber helps my dog's frequent anal gland issues?

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