Why is my dog still licking his butt after anal gland expression?

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Toby keeps licking his anus. Had anal glands expressed, On a raw diet. Has had mouth cancer a few years ago part of his mouth had to be removed. They didn’t get it all. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 12 years and 2 months old | 9.3 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Every pet is different and some pets may need their glands expressed every few weeks. Most however will be less frequent. This can be a problem in any dog but it is more common in small dogs. There is a supplement called Glandex which many pets respond well to. You may also try feeding Toby a higher fiber diet. Lastly, sometimes frequent anal gland issues can be a sign of allergies. You may talk with your veterinarian about ways to diagnose an allergy and if this seems to be indicated. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why is my dog still licking his butt after anal gland expression?

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