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bethgsd

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:53 am
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What is the consensuses here on having anal glands removed if they are
frequently infected and abscessing and rupturing?

I've set up Trip to have his removed after he has been on Cephazolin for 10
days and assuming the full blood work will be WNL. His breeder thinks I
should just have them infused and leave them in.

Anyone with experience want to share?

Thanks.

Beth

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Sharon Too

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:53 am
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> What is the consensuses here on having anal glands removed if they are
> frequently infected and abscessing and rupturing?
>
> I've set up Trip to have his removed after he has been on Cephazolin for
> 10 days and assuming the full blood work will be WNL. His breeder thinks
> I should just have them infused and leave them in.

It's cruel to allow the animal to go through chronic infections of an
un-needed organ. Unless your dog needs these scent glands to mark his
territory, I'd have them removed. If worried, get a second opinion. It's
easy for the breeder to second guess you and your vet. He/She doesn't have
to deal with the infections.

-Sharon

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:53 am
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:40 am
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"bethgsd" <bethgsd.RemoveThis@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
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> What is the consensuses here on having anal glands removed if they are
> frequently infected and abscessing and rupturing?

......Rupturing? He doesn't have an anal fistula does he? Is trip a german
shep? I'd just make darn sure your vet has a good track record with this
sort of surgery. I'd ask how many dogs ended up incontinent, how many dogs
actually had fistulas, how many anal gland tumors. Has he ever infused anal
glands and what were the results? Just wondering how many times it's more
complicated than it looks. You might be better off going to a specialist.

Merck Vet manual seems to imply trying flushing/infusing first.
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/20602.htm

buglady
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:00 pm
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"buglady" <buglady99 RemoveThis @bigfootdog.com> wrote in message
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.......oh and are these glads related to crocuses? <g>

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:30 pm
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"buglady" <buglady99.DeleteThis@bigfootdog.com> wrote in message
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>
> "bethgsd" <bethgsd.DeleteThis@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:ze3wj.3136$Hd.2476@trnddc02...
>> What is the consensuses here on having anal glands removed if they are
>> frequently infected and abscessing and rupturing?
>
> .....Rupturing? He doesn't have an anal fistula does he? Is trip a
> german
> shep? I'd just make darn sure your vet has a good track record with this
> sort of surgery. I'd ask how many dogs ended up incontinent, how many
> dogs
> actually had fistulas, how many anal gland tumors. Has he ever infused
> anal
> glands and what were the results? Just wondering how many times it's more
> complicated than it looks. You might be better off going to a specialist.
>
> Merck Vet manual seems to imply trying flushing/infusing first.
> http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/20602.htm
>
> buglady
> take out the dog before replying
>

Thanks to everyone for all of the advice.

The first time the anal gland ruptured I immediatly thought of perianal
fistulas. That was ruled out and my vet showed me a good picture of a
fistula. (I couldn't find good pictures on the internet.)
I spent a long time discussing this with the vet and I'll be having the one
in the practice that does the most soft tissue surgery and has done the most
anal gland removals do the surgery. We also discussed my concern of bowel
incontinence. Since this has been going on for longer than I care to admit
and none of the stool bulking ideas have worked I just want my boy to have
some butt comfort.

Beth
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