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My dog has diarrhea and anal gland problems. What should I feed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

What can I feed my dog who is having loose stool and anal gland problems?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 26th, 2020

I'd give him Glandex for the anal sac problems, and I can give you a home remedy for the diarrhea. Feed him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away.

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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    Published on February 26th, 2021

    You can try to add rice or bran to his diet. As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. Hibiscrub water solution (1:10) can be used to wash the area and keep it clean. Filtabac can be then applied on dry skin.

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