Basset Hound Needing Anal Glands Emptied Every 2 Weeks

Emptying every 2 weeks is a lot, and when a dog needs it this often it's reasonable to discuss surgery. But first ask a vet, rather than the groomer, to examine her. A vet can check the glands from inside the rectum, look at the fluid for infection, and look for contributing causes such as allergies or soft stools. Frequent expression may itself irritate the sacs.

If medical options don't help, anal sac removal is a well-established surgery. Its main risks are infection and loss of bowel control, which is usually temporary, and it's best done by an experienced surgeon.

See anal gland treatment.

This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.