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A dog question

Discussion in 'Off Topic [BG]' started by SoComSurfing, Dec 20, 2014.

  1. Dec 20, 2014 #1
    SoComSurfing

    SoComSurfing Mercedes Benz Superdome. S 127. R 22. S 12-13.

    Feb 15, 2002
    Mobile, Al
    Rather than bother doing a web search, I'll just turn to the pinnacle of collective knowledge on the internet: TB OT.

    Every so often my male dog briefly gives off an odor that can only be described as that of a seafood shop after the power has been out for a week in 90-degree weather. The female I've had for 5+ years has never had this problem. He is about 1-1.5 years old, so it may be a hormonal thing, but he's neutered, so I wouldn't think so.

    What could be causing this and how do I stop it? We're going to the vet in about two weeks, so I will check then, but was hoping TB may be able to guide me to a temporary solution.
     
  2. Dec 20, 2014 #2
    tonym

    tonym Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2011
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  3. Dec 20, 2014 #3
    Stewie26

    Stewie26

    Feb 15, 2012
    Redondo Beach-Palos Verdes, California
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  4. Dec 20, 2014 #4
    Mike N

    Mike N Missing the old TB Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Jan 28, 2001
    Spencerport, New York
    You ever see your dog dragging his a$$ across the carpet? Pretty good indicator the gland is full and should be drained.
     
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  5. Dec 20, 2014 #5
    tastybasslines

    tastybasslines Inactive

    May 9, 2010
    Los Angeles, CA
    And just how do you drain a dog's anal gland?
     
  6. Dec 20, 2014 #6
    mimaz

    mimaz

    Mar 1, 2005
    Wheeling WV
    Endorsing Artist: Crook Custom Guitars
    Open the petcock?

    :D
     
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  7. Dec 20, 2014 #7
    tastybasslines

    tastybasslines Inactive

    May 9, 2010
    Los Angeles, CA
    LOL!
     
  8. Dec 20, 2014 #8
    Stewie26

    Stewie26

    Feb 15, 2012
    Redondo Beach-Palos Verdes, California
    Take him to the doggie Proctologist. :D
    Seriously, our vet takes care of it.
     
  9. Dec 20, 2014 #9
    Gorn

    Gorn Supporting Member

    Dec 15, 2011
    Queens, NY
    a dog's anal gland

    stinky like hot rotten fish

    scoot on the carpet



    a haiku by Gorn Captain

    thank you
     
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  10. Dec 20, 2014 #10
    tastybasslines

    tastybasslines Inactive

    May 9, 2010
    Los Angeles, CA
    Without getting too graphic, do they masturbate the dogs anus?
     
  11. Dec 20, 2014 #11
    Robus

    Robus

    Aug 25, 2013
    Chicago Area
    Supposed to be a seaonal reference in a proper haiku. Try this:

    Doggy anal secretion.

    Carpet stinks of week old fish guts.

    The autumn breeze wafts the smell through the reeds.

    Seriously, let the dog out for a while. He'll usually take care of it.
     
  12. Dec 20, 2014 #12
    Gorn

    Gorn Supporting Member

    Dec 15, 2011
    Queens, NY
    I thought a haiku has to be three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables.
     
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  13. Dec 20, 2014 #13
    capnjim

    capnjim

    Mar 13, 2008
    MMMMMMMMMMMM.......Anal glands!
     
  14. Dec 20, 2014 #14
    Phalex

    Phalex Semper Gumby Supporting Member

    Oct 3, 2006
    G.R. MI
    You ever had a prostate massage? Same thing, only completely different....
     
  15. Dec 21, 2014 #15
    cardboardJoe

    cardboardJoe

    Apr 27, 2005
    Grand Rapids, Michigan USA
    Ahhh, the voice of experience........
     
  16. Dec 22, 2014 #16
    David Jayne

    David Jayne

    Jan 16, 2006
    Brookfield, CT
    Yeah. Gnarly.
     
  17. Dec 22, 2014 #17
    SJLee

    SJLee

    Nov 7, 2007
    When's the last time your dog had a bath? My dog starts smelling like Fritos when he needs a bath.
     
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  18. Dec 22, 2014 #18
    Phalex

    Phalex Semper Gumby Supporting Member

    Oct 3, 2006
    G.R. MI
    Pugs always smell good.
     
  19. Dec 22, 2014 #19
    fhm555

    fhm555 So FOS my eyes are brown

    Feb 16, 2011
    encircle tail at base with thumb and index finger. Your digits will come to rest just adjacent to the little brown puckered ring below the tail. Gently push your finger tips toward the front of the animal then try to push them together with the top portion of the ring between them. Do NOT do this while standing directly behind the animal.

    oh and BTW, chronic butt dragging is more often a sign of intestinal worms (embarrassing rectal itch) than of an overloaded anal gland.