Why is my dog still licking his butt after anal gland surgery?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
it's been 7 days, since the anal sacs were extracted. he's still licking and chewing his butt. help why?? How can I help him
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on May 3rd, 2019
It can take 3 weeks or longer to completely heal from this surgery. The itching is likely due to the sutures and healing. Keep an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent licking or chewing. Your vet may be able to prescribe a remedy for the itching.
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Published on January 15th, 2017
He could have some allergies making his rear end itchy. Talk to your vet about trying an anti-histamine or Apoquel to see if that helps with the licking. If your vet is not able to get the condition under control that you could ask for a referral to a specialist who may be able to help.
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Published on January 28th, 2018
She may need the glands expressed internally as this is the only way to completely empty them. You can feed canned pumpkin or greens beans to help thin the material to help her empty them. Some groomers can do this for you also. I would also check around her vulva. Sometimes there can be an infection around the skin fold or a urinary track infection and it causes pain and itching. They can scoot the bottom to try to relieve an itch there and the glands are not involved. A vet can check a urine sample to be sure also.
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