Brian M
Well-known member
Hi
Daisy-A week last Sat took Pops ,Daisy and Rosie to have their anal glands checked and emptied as Daisy in particular was scooting a bit ,all went fine and also the groomers also check them as well and no comment from there on Sat gone .But I have noticed that Daisy is still occasionally scooting so fearing a possible abscess took her to the Vets this morning and after another inspection she is fine and her glands are empty and no sign of any other problems ,but the vet suggested if she is scooting a lot which she isnt really she could have her glands surgically removed which I refused ,but what are other peoples thoughts on this as I am highly reluctant to even consider this as an option at this stage.
Poppy-Whilst at the Vets I mentioned Pops lack of weight loss and told her that food wise she is on only Royal Canin Obese 20 grams in the morning and the same in the evening topped up with veg and one small treat at bedtime .The Vet suggested after a few more questions regarding Poppys activity levels and lack of weight loss that it could be an under active thyroid gland and a simple blood test could cofirm either way ,and if it is a course of tablets for life would increase her metabolism and thereby help her wieght reduction . Any thoughts here pls.
Daisy-A week last Sat took Pops ,Daisy and Rosie to have their anal glands checked and emptied as Daisy in particular was scooting a bit ,all went fine and also the groomers also check them as well and no comment from there on Sat gone .But I have noticed that Daisy is still occasionally scooting so fearing a possible abscess took her to the Vets this morning and after another inspection she is fine and her glands are empty and no sign of any other problems ,but the vet suggested if she is scooting a lot which she isnt really she could have her glands surgically removed which I refused ,but what are other peoples thoughts on this as I am highly reluctant to even consider this as an option at this stage.
Poppy-Whilst at the Vets I mentioned Pops lack of weight loss and told her that food wise she is on only Royal Canin Obese 20 grams in the morning and the same in the evening topped up with veg and one small treat at bedtime .The Vet suggested after a few more questions regarding Poppys activity levels and lack of weight loss that it could be an under active thyroid gland and a simple blood test could cofirm either way ,and if it is a course of tablets for life would increase her metabolism and thereby help her wieght reduction . Any thoughts here pls.