My dog needs his anal glands expressed, but I can’t get him into the vet until next week. Is there anything I can do to relieve his discomfort until then? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 22 lbs

You can get some Glandex for Harry, and give that to him. It's a supplement that can help with anal sac issues. You can also add a teaspoon of pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) to his food to give him more fiber. This may help with his discomfort. I hope this helps!

Adding pumpkin to increase the fiber in his diet may help. I am not sure if you are having to take him to the vet to have his glands expressed or if he is expressing them on his own. Some dogs need their glands expressed frequently. It would be a good idea to have your vet completely empty his glands and see if that helps.

You can try canned green beans instead of the pumpkin but both will only help keep the material thin so it is easier to express. This minimizes the chances of an infection or abscess. If it is a continual problem you can talk to your vet about having then removed