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Dog's anal glands full again in 3 days? Were they not expressed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog is 4 years old she has to get her anal glands every month and a half or so because they start to stink. She just got them done on a Monday and she seen the vet for her physical on Thursday and they told me her glands were quite full. Could it be possile they didn’t express her glands when I took her in for it or they filled back up after 3 Days?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 21st, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. It is more likely that her glands were not fully expressed on Monday. It would be unlikely for them to completely fill up again in three days. I hope this information helps!

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