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My dog is in pain and yelps when I touch his rear. Is it anal glands?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | neutered | 7 years and 4 months old

My dog has been walking around and sitting fast, seems to be in pain. My husband felt around the dogs anus gently and the dog yelped in pain. What could it be?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 5th, 2020

It could be his anal glands, he could have an infection or an impaction, i would recommend taking him to your vet to get it checked ASAP. if the anal glands are infected he will need a course of antibiotics, if they are impacted they will need to be manually emptied.

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