Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Eskimo Dog | Male | 6 years and 6 months old | 22 lbs
My dog just got his anal glands expressed a week ago ... Now he's not eating properly and also having difficulties in passing the stool.. he's also not so active as before... Pls tell me what has happened to him ?? And what should i do??
1 Answer
Published on November 4th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I suspect that this has nothing to do with the anal gland expression. Loss of appetite and lethargy can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, kidney disease, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Sonu evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and others depending on the findings on exam. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!
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