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My chihuahua has an impacted anal gland. It is swollen.

Sent to Dog Experts April 9 2006 at 7:30 AM
   

My chihuahua has an impacted anal gland. It is swollen. Should I give him something to soften his stool?

 

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April 9 2006 at 7:35 AM (5 minutes and 35 seconds later)
         
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Generally, you want the dog to have to strain when they have anal gland issues because this will help to empty the gland. However, once a gland becomes impacted, it can be painful. If this is the case in your dog, you can soften the stool by adding 1 tsp of canned pumpkin (not pie filling) to his next few meals. This will have gentle effect.

Then see your vet tomorrow.

Let me know if you still have questions.

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