Posted On 02-07-2008 , 19:26
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The post DISCLAIMER first appeared on DIY Dog Grooming.]]>This can be the unpleasant part of owning a dog – having to clean out the anal glands. Your dog has two small internal glands at either side of the rectal opening. These two glands, when working properly, empty out every time the dog defecates. This is their marker or individual scent for other dogs. That is why dogs greet each other by sniffing the anal area.
A lot of dogs, in particular smaller dogs, have problems with their anal glands being expressed. If they are not expressed properly the fluid inside the glands builds up and gets impacted which clogs the duct. If bacteria enter this can then cause infection. This can then lead to an abscess and be very uncomfortable for the dog.
There may be some indication that difficulty in expressing glands can be caused through a poor diet with too much vegetable protein or cereal fillers. This produces softer stools and these do not put the pressure required on the anal glands in order to assist them in expressing the fluid. Dogs fed a high quality diet will produce firmer stools which will in turn assist with the anal glands expressing properly.
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Bad breath is usually the first indication that your pet’s teeth and gums need attention. Bacteria in the mouth and the development of calculus produce foul-smelling breath in pets.
Regular inspection of the teeth is also a good idea to establish your pet’s level of dental health. Normal teeth in pets are shiny white all the way to the line of the gum. Any deposits or build up of a dark yellow or brown substance on the teeth, especially near the gum line, indicates a problem with calculus. Chewing on hard food generally cleanses the teeth of calculus, especially the tips of the teeth. However, be aware that the gum line is slightly indented and can harbor the calculus-causing bacteria for months on end without being affected by your pet’s eating.
The gums should appear a healthy pink color and there should be a clear delineation between gums and teeth.
Gumz-n-Teeth is a 100% safe proprietary blend of natural and herbal ingredients in an internal formula for promoting general dental health in pets. This formula also has a positive effect of systemic functioning as a whole.
Tumours In The Mouth
A very pungent bad breath can be an indication that your dog has a tumour in the mouth. Look out for signs of abnormal lumps, difficulty in chewing or swallowing, bleeding, overgrowth of gums or lesions and sores.
If your dog has any signs of the above immediately get him/her to a vet for observation. Quite often by the time these symptoms appear the disease is well established.
Keep Your Dog Healthy From the Inside
A dog’s bad breath can also come from within. If the liver and kidneys are not functioning properly it can cause all sorts of health issues. If your dog’s teeth and gums and mouth area are looking healthy then it’s quite likely that the problem needs to be dealt with internally. Starting your dog on a complete de-tox programme to help the system cleanse itself is a great way to start.
Herbal and homeopathic remedies have a long history of successful use in supporting liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic health and functioning. Used as part of a holistic approach to health, natural remedies can help to provide your pet with essential nutrients, while active ingredients contained in the remedies can make all the difference in supporting the health of your pet.
LiverAid combines herbal and homeopathic remedies in a unique formula which is both effective and safe for dogs and cats. Promoting the health of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas, LiverAid helps to support the production of insulin and bile and helps to maintain the body’s ability to eliminate toxins from the system.
My friend used the above products recently when her German Shepherd x had bad breath. She was delighted with the results that Gumz-n-Teeth combined with the LiverAid had on her dog. The bad breath was gone within a matter of days.
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