Elaine (Edmond, Oklahoma, USA) on 06/04/2008
5 out of 5 stars

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!

Replied By Peggy (Delbarton, Wv, Usa) on 08/18/2011

Elaine, did you have to take your pet to the vet to be diagnosed with anal gland issues? I am using the coconut oil with my biggest dog whose had some problems with her AG. The vet wants her shots updated before seeing her. I do not want her to, so I'm trying to take care of things myself. The "perfume" smell she emits lets me know it's these glands. She loved the coconut oil and I even glazed the pan with it before baking her yam treats. I realize it's been a few years since your post but I'm hoping like me you check back here often. :)

Replied By Apryl (Aiken, South Carolina) on 01/02/2012

I have the same problem with my dog. He is a fairly big male (70)pds. He seems to have anal gland problems often. He has expressed them on my bed a couple times.. Puhhhhh!!! I feed him "Halo" dog food and put some brown rice in it as well, but it doesn't seem to be helping him! So, I thought of going online to enquire about.. Here I am! I will try these (coconut & pumpkin) and see how it goes. I'm so glad I found this page, thank you!

Replied By Katherine (Townsville, Queensland) on 02/22/2012

Hi, could the lady that treated her dog for the absessed anal gland that ruptured let me know if it cleared up on its own. My little chi has a ruptured one as well and I am just bathing it with warm salty water to keep it clean. Did she have to get an antibotic as well.

Replied By Angelsag1 (Sun Valley, Ca 913552) on 11/15/2023
Older post still adding to my experience today: I'm 80, pet owner for life, two dogs, cats, Angiosarcoma of scalp healing..my one girl had Swollen anal glands bursting? I always clean my dogs after peeing and pooping with a soft cloth. so the One small poodle mix I'm using castor oil that I use on my eyes at night, I put on her anal sac area after emptying it (all black liquid) after a three day bout of diarrhea then finger tip of Dmso spreading out from center to flat area of bum for penetration. and Rectum/anal sac healing nicely, swelling way down. food grade diatomaceous earth in food. Love.

Replied By Julie (Bridgwater, Somerset, England) on 11/19/2012

Could someone please tell me how much coconut oil you give to your dog along wilth pumpkin and how often??? Also for how long (days/weeks/months) do they need to take this for their anal gland problems? Also do we give our dog this pumpkin/coconut instead of her food or mixed in with her food? All answers gratefully received.

Replied By Kathy (Charleston, Wv) on 05/07/2014

I can't recall the site, but I believe it was 1/4 teaspoon of coconut oil for every 10 lbs of weight. This was the dosage for overall health, digestive, shedding, cleaning plaque from teeth, etc. I was giving to my dog daily but I have reduced it to 2-3 times a week. My dog's weight is 60 pounds and I usually give her a heaping teaspoon (a little under the recommended dosage). Her coat is very shiny, and her shedding has decreased. My cats won't take, I liquify the coconut oil and use a syringe to give to my cats once a week. The solid will liquify at 72 degrees or warmer, make sure if you melt it, that it is not too hot to give by mouth. They also have a coconut oil softgel that is easy cosumption and to put in ears to clear up mites or parasites in the ear. I suggest you research yourself -- just "Google" coconut oil uses for pets. PSS - I take coconut oil myself.

Replied By Shelby (Utica, Ny) on 09/29/2015

I just came across your article about your Chihuahua with his anal glands and noticed that you said you started giving him coconut oil. I actually have the same problem with my little chihuahua, We're at the vet literally every month to have them drained. (Which is such a horrible smell) I'm sure you know all about. But I'm just very curious about the coconut oil. Like how much do you give him, how many times a week? Has it made a big difference in his glands? Sorry so many questions just really trying to find a solution for my little man. Thank you so much!!

Replied By Cathy (Bensenville, Il) on 03/10/2017

My 6 month old dauschounds are boys and have the anal gland problem every 3 days. I use puppy focus food with yougurt in the morning and pumpkin and organic coconut on their food at night. I have been doing this for 4 months now. their poop looks great. but the anal gland smell still happens yuck. So any other suggestions for diet? please help...

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(Mpls., Mn) on 03/14/2017

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Hello Cathy,

The first thing that comes to mind for your situation is diet; the diet you are feeding has been rated by Dog Food Advisor as a below average dry dog food : http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/purina-pro-plan-dog-food-dry/

The first thing to do is to upgrade the groceries to a 4 or 5 star diet and then monitor for 6 weeks and record your results in a journal. Please report back!

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