http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss The Top Remedies like Pumpkin and Prune to Treat Anal Gland Issues in Cats and Dogs. Mon, 13 Feb 12 05:15:19 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=PUMPKIN_72635 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss1 Mon, 30 Jan 12 09:39:53 -0600 Liz12962 from Grand Island, Ny, Usa writes: "I have a 3 year old Beagle who has a problem with his anal glands. We have to keep getting them expressed on an average every 2 weeks. I have learned how to do this to cut the cost. I have started him on canned pumpkin. This has been going on for close to 3-4 months. My vet has talked to me about surgically removing these glands, but surgery is so scary, and I have read about nasty side effects. Does anyone have any suggestions? We would really appreciate them very much. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=GF_61451 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss2 Wed, 17 Aug 11 13:45:40 -0500 Lucille from Mahwah, N.j. writes: "i'D LIKE TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF COCONUT, DO U GIVE UR DOG. I HAVE A 7YR. OLD POM, & HE'S ALWAYS , SCOOTING. I CAN'T FIND THE PUMPKIN, I'LL LOOK AGAIN, BUT WHERE DO I GET THE COCONUT? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=RN_56688 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss3 Sun, 22 May 11 20:33:26 -0500 Steve from Brampton, On, Canada writes: "It is more than 8 months since I spotted that my 6 years old cat has a stinky "puss" coming out at the edge of the "anus". I put several times grisly charcoal all over that, hoping it will help. Please if You have any suggestion what it could be and what remedy could be used for this. This is "Siberian" cat with pedigree, and eats veterinary medical food. Thank You in advance! Steve " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=RN_51972 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss4 Thu, 03 Feb 11 22:25:05 -0600 Diana from Melbourne, Florida, Usa writes: "Thanks for all the posts about pumpkin and my dog's anal glands. He was at the vet yesterday for his annual shots (like a robot, I take him every year because the vet says I have to, now I am discovering perhaps it's not necessary) and had his anal glands expressed while we were there. He has diabetes (7 units of insulin injected twice daily), the vet said that wouldn't interfere with his shots. Within a few hours of his appt he was lethargic, by last night he was scary sick. Wouldn't eat (this dog is almost 11 years old and has NEVER missed a meal) and barely wanted to lift his head, eyes were dull, panting heavily. I called the emergency vet and he said it was probably an allergic reaction to his shots and give him 25 mg Benadryl and he would be fine. I ran to the store to buy the Benadryl and gave it to him. This AM he slept an hour later than usual, only ate half his breakfast and was still totally wiped out. Today vet said give him a baby aspirin and if he's not better tomorrow, bring him back in. Tonight we noticed a huge angry looking red swollen area to the left and a little below his anus. After a little research it seems like it is an anal gland infection. Could that have caused his lethary yesterday and have nothing to do with his shots? After discovering this site and reading the posts, I immediately gave him 1 tablespoon of pumpkin (he is a 20 lb poodle) and applied aloe from my yard to the wound. Anybody have any other suggestions? I am reluctant to go to the vet tomorrow if I can figure this out and try to heal him naturally. Thanks " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=PCO_45972 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss5 Wed, 08 Sep 10 11:00:55 -0500 [YEA] Gwen from Boulder/Denver, Colorado, Usa writes: "I've dealt with anal gland issues in cats & dogs. I have a little puppy mill dog & we don't know what she is, but is a dog that looks like a cat & licks herself like a long haired kitty. Pumpkin works great for releasing hair balls. She sometimes pucks them or pass it in her stool. Hence the AG problem I think. I also add coconut oil & coconut flacks for AG abscesses. Coconut oil & flakes also guards against all kinds of ailments, tumors, arthritis, tooth problems & so forth. Check the coconut oil remedies section on EC for people & what you find will also work for your animals! Remember you are working with natural/pure substances, so it is very hard to over dose. Just get close in measurements which a lot of people will post dosages they use. Using common sense should be enough & because it is a natural substance, the most you might have to deal with would be diarrhea if you use too much. Then lower the dosage. I wanted to add, if you are dealing with an abscess, there are other things you can do. I will put my pet in a sitz bath of Epsom salts to start drawing the infection out & soaking in the warm water brings them relief. Once again check the abscess section on EC for people. Adding Turmeric to food also is a good idea if it is a chronic problem. I picked up a great tip there about telling the difference between boil, abscess, zit, ingrown hair duct, etc. Just put a cotton ball soaked in peroxide. If a boil, it won't do anything, but abscess, or zit or such, it will bring it to a head & drain the pus or infection in the area. I keep peroxide soak going for about 20-30 minutes. By the time I remove the soaked cotton, it will usually drain the infection immediately, or let you know what you are dealing with! Depending on size & length of infection, I may have to add another 20-30 minute soak before it drains, but it will drain & black colored abscesses will turn back to white/natural color. You could also make solution of peroxide, & Epsom in warm water & keep applying with a cloth, if they will let you because it is very painful for them. I like the idea of sea salt solution injection to kill infection, but I would think you would want swelling down before trying to administer. Ouch! Good luck & Many Blessing to You & Your Little Ones! P. S. Some cures for people are posted in the animal section not posted for people & vise-a-versa. Use common sense as Mother Earth has given us everything we need to heal! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=RN_42662 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss6 Sat, 29 May 10 13:36:59 -0500 Mary from Regina, Sskchewan writes: "Hi: I have a question regarding my little min pin grinding her butt into carpet like she is scratching. I am not sure if it is worms or anal gland problem. and if it is worms what is the best approach. She is on raw meat and bones diet. She gets live yogurt every day and is 8 with tons of energy. Thanks, Mary " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=PUMPKIN_37429 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss7 Thu, 14 Jan 10 01:14:14 -0600 Poobo from Karachi, Pakistan writes: "Hi, I have a great dane with anal glands that need to be expressed quite regularly. because he stays indoors i can normally tell early on that he is developing a problem due to the odour and call in the vet. but it is a painful process for him and i want to avoid it if i can by starting a herbal remedy. i would like to start the pumpkin regime but have a silly question to ask. do i skin the pumpkin before i boil it? and for a great dane how much should i give him to begin with? would really appreciate it if someone would please help me. i would like to start as soon as possible. thank you." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=PUMPKIN_36938 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss8 Sat, 02 Jan 10 23:22:52 -0600 Zoe from Haslet, Tx writes: "My question regarding the pumpkin cure for anal gland problems, having a 20lb Cavalier, what dosage should be given and how often, and for how long? thank you so much for the great solution, as she is having an anal gland rupture today and we cannot see Vet for 2 days, he's out of town, so we are looking for any good help ZOE " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=PUMPKIN_29388 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss9 Thu, 09 Jul 09 12:10:19 -0500 [YEA] Saskatchewan Girl from Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada writes: "Pumkin for stinky dog Our dog had an accident with a loose stool on the floor about 4 days ago. It has been walking around since with a skunky type smell coming from it. I washed the dog thinking that maybe it had rolled in the stool which also had the foul odour. It worked for about 5 minutes when the smell returned. The dog had loose stools for 3 days when I just put him on straight rice...still the smell was awful but no more accidents on the floor. After 4 days of smelling skunky dog fart smell in our house (truly enough to make your eyes water in any room), I found this site about pumpkin. I started yesterday around noon. I gave 1 cup food to 1/4 cup pumpkin. About 4 hours later I repeated the same as the dog was still hungry. I searched the yard around supper time for an orange stool to see if he had passed anything firmer. I didn't find stool but what I did find was totally disgusting. It looked like a kiwi skin with white bones sticking out of it entwined in hair. It wasn't there earlier so I'm guessing it came out of the dog. After inspecting it looks like just the fur from a mouse and bones that have been stripped of meat. I'm guessing the dog ate this small rat/gopher (probably taken from our cat who only kills for pleasure) and ate it. With the amount of hair and the looks of the bones I think the dog probably ate it whole, digested what it could and the rest was maybe caught inside. Anyway the dog still stank bad that night but I continued with another dose of pumkin mix in the evening, a long jog and by about midnight the dogs odor smelled more like poop than this other stank. This morning it appears that the smell has passed as she is not making the kids gag anymore. I gave more pumpkin in same dose this morning and will continue the rest of the day which will hopefully keep things clear. Thanks for the tip, the vet can't get to her for a few more days and I was really starting to worry. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=PUMPKIN_27047 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss10 Thu, 21 May 09 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Christie from Up North, Michigan writes: "Canned Pumpkin for dog anal gland problems: My husband and I have been using 100% canned pumpkin on my cocker spaniel as needed for about a year. I found this remedy online when researching her abcessed anal gland problem. We are pretty in tune with her and can notice right away when she is beginning to get a little discomfort in the area, tucking her butt in when she sits, the licking and scooting etc.. we immediately give her a tablespoon of pumpkin every night for a few days and it completely takes care of the problem. Her stools become more formed and compact - not to mention orange from the pumpkin.. But it takes care of the problem for several weeks at least, we'll give it to her whenever we think she might be brewing another swollen gland, or if we notice her having a bout of loose stools. I swear by this and recommend it to every pet owner I know. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=HOMEOPATHY_24753 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss11 Tue, 31 Mar 09 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Maria from San Francisco, CA writes: "One of my dogs (I have 2) has had problems with her anal glands since she was a puppy so, I learned to empty her glands myself. I can't afford relaying on Vets and their assistants for that. They just look after money: Veterinary is a big business. Just that. Occurred twice that my dog's glands got impacted and when I pressed it, pus came out from there, she was also scooting her but a lot so... I treated her with homeopathy. On the first day: I gave Belladonna 6X , 1 pearl each 2 hours (at least 15 min. apart from meals, water or treats), direct on her mouth. She was kind of quiet but eating normally. On the follow day I started with Silicea 6 X, 1 pearl each 2 hours again apart meals. Within 3 days she started to come back to herself and in 5 days she's good as "new" but the treatment is supposed last for total 10 days. When they are nervous or agitated for any reason I give Flowers of Bach, which is usually the "Rescue Remedy" (3 drops on their mouth) Few hours later they're fine." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=COCONUTCOCONUTOIL_23839 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss12 Wed, 11 Mar 09 00:00:00 -0500 EVELYN from TAMPA, FLORIDA writes: "LOVE THE WEBSITE IS VERY UPLIFTING TO KNOW THERE IS A CURE FOR THIS PROBLEM THAT POOR DOGS AND CATS CAN FIND RELIEF AT LAST THROUGH THE TESTIMONY OF OTHERS IT REALLY TOUCH MY HEART BECAUSE WHEN OUR ANIMALS SUFFER WE SUFFER WITH THEM TOO I JUST STARTED TO USE THE COCONUT OIL AND PUMPKIN ON MY POMERANIAN THANK YOU FOR THE INFO" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=PUMPKIN_20530 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss13 Fri, 02 Jan 09 00:00:00 -0600 Rob from Denver, CO writes: "My 7 year old DLH cat, Cowboy has been plagued with AG issues for a couple years now. Initially after suffering an abscess a couple years ago, my vet advised me that it was rather rare for this to be a persistent issue with cats. Being otherwise extremely healthy, I figured once the scheduled anti-biotic dosage was complete we'd be alright. She also advised me I could take him in once a month to have the sacs expressed before an infection set in. I took him back several times to have them expressed but he ended up getting another infection anyway within 6 months. Unfortunately, it didn't end there. After the third bout of infections, I decided I had to seriously find an alternative to surgery and anti-biotics. I started searching more diligently for a holistic approach to prevent the build up in the first place. I've always been of the mindset that dealing with the cause is a much easier than dealing the effect later on. Most have suggested that I up his fiber/carbohydrate intake which is completely contradictory to the diet I prefer to feed him. Once I read all the success stories here @ EC I thought I'd give it a shot and went out and purchased some Organic Pumpkin last night. It was an easy sell for me to give it a try after discovering others have reaped the benefits of pumpkin for not only AG impaction, but also for hairballs. I wasn't sure he'd even go near it so I initially just put a little dab on his nose to let him lick it off and get a taste for it. I then mixed some into his breakfast this morning thinking it would still be there waiting for me when I got back from work today to discard. Much to my surprise he ate it all. Getting him to even try it was my biggest concern. I'll report back as soon as I get some definite feedback as to the effectiveness of this apparently miraculous remedy. I just wanted to thank the contributing members here for giving us a glimmer of hope that we can beat this awful condition naturally. Again, I'll post back when enough time has expired to give a true Yay or Nay on the effectiveness of this remedy. I'm already convinced this will be a huge Yay for us since he's proven he'll even eat it in the first place to give it a try. Thanks again! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=PUMPKIN_19078 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss14 Fri, 21 Nov 08 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Kelly from Nashville, TN writes: "Canned pumpkin (100% pure pumpkin) is a great cure for dog who must have their anal glands expressed due to impactions. Also, my two dogs take enzymes and herbs daily. The herbs smell (and most likely taste) really bad. I mix them in a few teaspoons of pumpkin and add a couple of drops of omega 3 and vitamin E and a drop or so of Agave nectar. No problem getting them to eat this." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=PUMPKIN_17670 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss15 Sat, 11 Oct 08 00:00:00 -0500 Linda from Moncton, New Brunswick writes: "Hello, my dear sweet old cat Murphy had an infected and impacted anal gland, the my golden. Have purchased 100% pumkin and started the dog on it. Had anyone tried it on a cat? If yes how much per day? with thanks! Lg" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=COCONUTCOCONUTOIL_13728 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss16 Wed, 04 Jun 08 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Elaine from Edmond, Oklahoma, USA writes: "My little chihuahua would yip whenever he would have a bowel movement. His stool was also hard and light in color and hard to pass. Thank God for this site it saved me a vet bill. I remembered reading about coconut oil for people. I went to the kitchen and got a small amount on my finger, pried his mouth open and smeared in his mouth. I thought he would really protest, but he seemed to like the taste. Sure enough the next day he had a very healthy bowel movement. It turned out he had a swollen anal gland. I put witch hazel and hydrogen peroxide on it. It ruptured, drain and his fine now. I LOVE THIS SITE!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=RAWFOOD_12727 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss17 Sun, 27 Apr 08 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Suzanne from Southeast, Michigan writes: "For those of you who have dogs with skin problems, skin allergies, anal gland issues, smelly coats, dirty or greasy feeling coat, smelly breath, please consider a raw diet. This is something that is becoming more well known and is growing in popularity. Commercial dog foods are the cause of so many health problems in pets. My dog had horrible anal gland problems(have you ever smelled anything so horrid?) Instead of having his anal glands extracted over and over, and for other health reasons that need to be addressed, I switched him to a raw diet. My three dogs and one cat have now been eating a raw diet for two years now. Raw meaty bones, some organ meat, and then a couple times a week, a few supplements like fish oil, yogurt, raw egg, kale. It\'s similar to something called the BARF diet for pets, but a simplified version. Two books by Tom Lonsdale, Raw Meaty Bones, and Work Wonders, are a good place to start reading about the diet. There are web sites and yahoogroups as well. There is a formula for percentage of meat/bones/organ, so it\'s important to read about the diet before jumping into it. It should also be a very gradual transition. My dogs teeth are super clean and white (even my 9yr old lab) because they\'re eating like their ancestors did; ripping the meat off bones, chomping on bone (raw bones only -- cooked bones are a choking hazard). Since starting this diet, besides being overall healthier pets, other benefits: clear anal glands because the poop is a bit harder, healthier skin and coat, no dog smell or doggy breath, much less poop because no fillers, etc., as in dry food I never have to clean up poop in my yard! Natural diet means natural poop; in a few days, it turns white and crumbles away. Also, my dogs are happier. They love the raw diet. I had one very stubborn cat who I just couldn\'t get to transition to a raw diet, so I fed her Evo, the more natural dry food. That did help her allergies, but I still would rather she went raw." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=PUMPKIN_11359 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss18 Tue, 25 Mar 08 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Laynie from Lakewood, NJ writes: "I cannot even tell you how thrilled I am to have found the "pumpkin" cure for anal impaction! My dog, a small mixed breed, was at the point where I was taking her at least every two weeks to have her glands expressed! I started her on one teaspoon (she is small) of pumpkin mixed with her food and she has not had to have them expressed in over three months now!! It's a wonderful cure! If you haven't tried it, do so!! THANK you!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=COCONUTCOCONUTOIL_11361 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss19 Fri, 08 Feb 08 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Wendy from Lacey Township, NJ writes: "My Golden had a problem with emptying her anal glands, which led to several trips (quite often) to the Vet. My first approach in solving the problem was adding canned pumpkin to her diet. She got 1/4 cup twice a day, with not much success. I heard about using coconut in her diet and after using it for two months, the problem has resolved itself. I I still give the pumpkin and have added 2 TBS of organic, low fat, sugar free coconut twice a day. No scooting in this house!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=PRUNES_11357 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss20 Sun, 06 Jan 08 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Cindy from Reese, MI writes: "A few years ago, German shepherd was very smelly and vet had to express his anal glands. After the 2nd trip to the vet in less than a year, plus the fact that the dog greatly dislikes going to the vet, did some research on Internet and found out someone recommended prunes. I give my 88 lb dog 2-3 prunes per day and have had absolutely no problems since. Was concerned that prunes might be in the same family as raisins (which are toxic to dogs) and possibly toxic but have not been able to find definite information. If there is a problem with giving dogs prunes, I would appreciate if someone would post something to that effect." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=HOMEOPATHICGUNPOWDER3X_11358 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss21 Tue, 17 Apr 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Dharma from Phoenix, Az writes: "Hi, About 20 years ago I spent thousands on antibiotics for my Borzoi\'s anal gland infection. I finally had a radionic analysis done and the homeopathic, Gunpowder 3x was prescribed. It can be highly antiseptic/antifungal. Since then I have seen that in animals if antibiotics do not work it is often fungal. For whatever reason gunpowder 3x has saved more than 1 animal from dangerous surgeries and amputation. I do have a challenge I am working on and would like some advise if any have suggestions. What would you use for a deep anal fistula in a German Shepherd? What is generally used is an immune suppressant such as cyclosporin and it works well at close to $300 a month forcing many owners to have to make terrible choices and with cyclo it is evident that the animal feels awful and soon will begin to limp and become very weak. This is common in Shepherds and is quite a challenge. I have tried the standards such as Silicea, Arnica Calc Sulph. Some temporary relief from Glyconutrients mixed with Three Lac but then it fights back and gets considerably worse. I thought primal defense or Ohira\'s would do it but not so. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=COCONUTCOCONUTOIL_11362 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss22 Fri, 17 Nov 06 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Sue Ann from Beachwood, NJ writes: "I read an article in a natural dog publication I receive about giving a dog with anal gland iissues unsweetened coconut and coconut oil (both can be purchased at a health food store). The coconut bulks up the stool with fiber and the coconut oil softens the bulked up stool a bit. For a dog about 30 lbs., you work up to 1 teaspoon of the coconut oil, and work up to 2 teaspoons of the unsweetened coconut. The coconut has to be soaked in water until its wet so it can be digested more easily. I only began this remedy 2 weeks ago, but don\'t notice my dog \"scooting\" as much as he used to." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/anal_gland_issues.html&name=PUMPKIN_11360 /Pets/anal_gland_issues.rss23 Sat, 11 Nov 06 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Margaret from Worcester, MA writes: "feeding approximately 2 tablespoons canned 100% pure pumpkin 2X per day (for a dog weighing about 100 pounds). This cures anal sac impaction. My Rottweiler had anal sac problems from too soft stools and was in misery after eliminating. We had to take him several times to the vet for her to express the sacs- which he found rather unpleasant. She suggested we increase the fiber content of his diet and suggested we try the pumpkin. We started out with 1 tblsp/feeding (twice a day) and then upped it to 2 tblsp/feeding (twice a day) because of his size. He loves his pumpkin and has it every day. He has not had one bout of anal sac problems since we have started him on the pumpkin and this has been for almost 2 years now."