Why does my dog keep expressing her glands?

Dogs also “express” their anal sacs when they are scared, which is perfectly normal, if a bit odorous. Anal gland secretions have a distinct smell that many people describe as fishy. If your dog smells like fish, chances are there may be something going on with her anal glands.

How often do dogs naturally express their glands?

Their anal glands express themselves naturally. Some dogs get their anal glands manually expressed a couple times a year. Some pet parents bring their dogs in every month (or more often), if their dogs have been having recurring issues. The key thing is to monitor your dog for the symptoms.

How old is my 14 year old lab mix?

My 14 year old Lab mix has large lumps all over all over her. Some of them have been there for at least 3 years. There seems 2 be more of them than there were. I’d say she has at least 5. Most of them are golf/tennis ball size but for one that is marble size on top of her head. What, other than the obvious cancer, could they be?

How big is the tumor on my 14 year old lab mix?

Surgery not an option due to age (15 yrs old) she has lost weight, 70% of her sight. Tumor size of 2 Golf Balls (looks more like a pair of men’s “balls”. She doesn’t appear to be in pain. The doc wanted to run test, scans and x-rays ($1000).

How did my 4 year old chocolate lab get cancer?

Thank you in advance for your help. about a month a go my 4 year old chocolate lab was straining while having a bowel movement and I noticed excess red skin hanging out. They took x-rays and all was clear no tumors or signs of cancer. For the past month she has been under the care of a friend.

How big is the lump in my lab mix’s lung?

Our 120lb almost 9 year old Great Pyranees/German Short-haired point mix has a dry cough-starting 3-months ago, more consistent the last 4-6weeks. CBC was normal, but chest xray led to ultrasound guided biopsy-diagnosis of carcinoma-origin in the lung-estimated size 9cm with “lots of dead cells too.”

What are the most common salivary gland masses in children?

Salivary Gland Masses. The majority of salivary gland masses in children are benign (not cancer). The most common benign salivary mass in children is the hemangioma, usually occurring in the parotid gland. Less commonly, the submandibular gland and minor salivary glands may be involved.