I had the same issue with my Smidgen. She past away a month ago today. Best
solution is to have the glands expelled often. Take too the groomers to
have done. Cheaper then the vet. Tracy we are close. I am in Highland Ca. I
have 2 chi's & 2 Papillons.
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From: iamthinnow <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wed, Oct 12, 2011 17:53:12 GMT+00:00
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Hi, I am new here! Also a ? about the anal glands.
Hi Everyone!
I am the mom to 2 chihuahuas. 1 named Lily who is 4 lbs and Bambi who is 12
lbs. I love them so much! We live in Southern California, Riverside County.
It is 100 degrees here today! I am ready for winter!
I have a question for anyone who may be able to help me. My little girl,
Lily had to go to the vet last week. It cost me $100 which I can not afford.
The problem was one of the anal glands. It had an abscess and it looked like
a big pimple on her little bum:(. The doctor opened it and gave her a shot
(you have never heard something so small make so much noise) I have
antibiotics to give her at home as well. I have noticed her licking or
biting at the sore. So, my question is should I be doing something else for
her? She is 2.5 years old and this is the first time she has had the
problem. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? I don't want to have to
take her back to the vet if I can help it. She will probably flip out if she
sees him again so soon! LOL
Anyway, thanks for reading this and any ideas would be appreciated.
Tracy in CA
