My dog licks her anal glands. Can I add psyllium to her pumpkin?

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I have a female spaded Rottweiler Hound mix 87 pound dog 2 years old. she has difficulty with her anal glands and expresses them by licking herself. I have started to include organic pumpkin mixed in with her dry food. (Approx. 1/4 cup of pumpkin each morning) I do not give it to her with her evening meal. Can I add psyllium to the pumpkin in the morning? One capsule? She has access to plenty of fresh water and we hike daily at least once a day usually twice a day to give her lots of exercise. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 87 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Psyllium is ok to give but as both pumpkin and psyllium are high in soluble fibre it may not add much additional benefit. Generally in persistent anal gland cases, a mixture of soluble and insoluble fibres (bran/whole grains) are recommended

My dog licks her anal glands. Can I add psyllium to her pumpkin?

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