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Do vets express small dog anal glands and what's the typical cost?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | spayed | 11 years and 7 months old | 15 lbs

Do veterinarians express dogs' under 15 lbs anal glands? If so, what is the fee?

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 21st, 2020

Hello, yes dogs under 15lbs can have their anal glands expressed and not just by veterinarians but also by your local groomer. Price depends on the facility you chose to go to. Expect a fee of $10-40 for the anal gland expression. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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