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My brother and his wife have their second mini doxie, now 6 years old, and I think she's spayed. Apparently she has a recurring anal gland issue where they seem to require expressing practically every 2 weeks. The last time or two, there has been blood appearing when they were expressed.
She's currently on steroids and not sure if anything else. The vet is now talking surgery to remove the glands with that outside chance of cancer.
Naturally, they are both pretty freaked out and I'm just starting research by asking here.
His vet says that the frequent need to have the anal glands expressed is not uncommon for doxies.
Does anyone know if this is the case?
The vet is suggesting the surgery sooner rather than later at least partly because whatever meds have been givin don't seem to be helping.
Does anyone have experience with anal gland removal surgery, mini doxie or any brand?
I'm suggesting a second opinion of course but thought I'd check with PF'ers for their experiences. if any, regarding this.
Her name is Daphne
She's currently on steroids and not sure if anything else. The vet is now talking surgery to remove the glands with that outside chance of cancer.
Naturally, they are both pretty freaked out and I'm just starting research by asking here.
His vet says that the frequent need to have the anal glands expressed is not uncommon for doxies.
Does anyone know if this is the case?
The vet is suggesting the surgery sooner rather than later at least partly because whatever meds have been givin don't seem to be helping.
Does anyone have experience with anal gland removal surgery, mini doxie or any brand?
I'm suggesting a second opinion of course but thought I'd check with PF'ers for their experiences. if any, regarding this.
Her name is Daphne