Anal Gland Expression of a Dog

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  • Опубліковано 6 січ 2021
  • Kara Erdman, CVT, demonstrates how to perform an anal gland expression on a canine patient.
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  • @suzannemullett8588
    @suzannemullett8588 3 роки тому +4309

    Penny just wants to know who the hell gave permission to film the worst day of her life 😂

    • @keithlazarus8416
      @keithlazarus8416 3 роки тому +99

      And rack up 275K views, no less! Poor Penny!!!

    • @kezkezooie8595
      @kezkezooie8595 3 роки тому +86

      Hahaha! I was thinking the same thing! The look on her face in the thumbnail is priceless!

    • @1mizuka6
      @1mizuka6 2 роки тому +15

      😳😜😂👏

    • @micikaa1
      @micikaa1 2 роки тому +11

      AHAHAHHAHAHAHA

    • @ross4lifeyt879
      @ross4lifeyt879 2 роки тому +8

      Lol

  • @LUI7274
    @LUI7274 2 роки тому +168

    0:53 “we have overweight dogs like penny”
    Penny:”bitch what”

  • @n.e.barton1299
    @n.e.barton1299 3 роки тому +1558

    Penny is such a charming dog, even when she's being called chubby and getting her glands expressed.

  • @beanem.3989
    @beanem.3989 3 роки тому +174

    Penny: „First she calls me fat and now this.“

  • @bethkroa1125
    @bethkroa1125 3 роки тому +1966

    Penny’s ears and stink eye over the shoulder when you mentioned she was overweight! 😹

  • @Xosidhe
    @Xosidhe 3 роки тому +858

    Penny did not look emotionally prepared for that

    • @melindavansandt5168
      @melindavansandt5168 3 роки тому +10

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @LethalButtercup
      @LethalButtercup 3 роки тому +10

      Nooooo! She really didnt!!! Awww! What a precious face. . !

    • @zenacoston5959
      @zenacoston5959 3 роки тому +11

      I don’t think anyone could be lol

    • @KaylaSalmon
      @KaylaSalmon 3 роки тому +9

      Penny: I DID NOT CONSENT. WHO APPROVED THIS.

  • @JurassicJolts
    @JurassicJolts 3 роки тому +225

    **Freeze Frame**
    Yup, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I ended up here.

  • @nme2nv194
    @nme2nv194 2 роки тому +75

    I love how her ears lift when you talk about her being overweight.

  • @michelleadamchak1330
    @michelleadamchak1330 3 роки тому +435

    The look on Penny's face....."I have been violated"

    • @TheBlizzardcat
      @TheBlizzardcat 3 роки тому +3

      Two knuckle deep yet!

    • @CORKBE
      @CORKBE 2 роки тому +2

      i wish i was the dog!!! :D

    • @Curdii.
      @Curdii. 2 роки тому +1

      @@CORKBE gay

    • @Wolf1979
      @Wolf1979 2 роки тому

      👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽🍑🍑🍑😱😱😱

  • @sharonwilson8023
    @sharonwilson8023 3 роки тому +207

    Penny is like wait what happened to patient doctor confidential ..I did not agree to this...Thank you Penny for being a good sport

  • @KL-vu8jm
    @KL-vu8jm 3 роки тому +567

    You are very professional and explained this procedure very well.

    • @AndresRamirez77
      @AndresRamirez77 Рік тому

      This procedure is wrong, don't do it to your dogs

    • @Alexia-dr3it
      @Alexia-dr3it Рік тому

      @@AndresRamirez77 Why is it bad? Like i saw lot of vet doing this, i'm curious because if it's bad, that suck that they do that

    • @robertplantsleftnut6805
      @robertplantsleftnut6805 Рік тому

      She said “uuummmmmm” 73 times

  • @marian1576
    @marian1576 Рік тому +196

    I’m very impressed with the poise and professionalism of the presenter. Such an excellent job!

    • @kellyflood8136
      @kellyflood8136 Рік тому +2

      CVTs are licensed professionals, so we should be communicating as such. Gone are the days where anyone can call themselves a "vet tech." College degree, national and state boards, nothing less should have that title.

    • @Samantha-nn4ts
      @Samantha-nn4ts Рік тому +1

      Same I’m flabbergasted

  • @jenniferjuniper97
    @jenniferjuniper97 3 роки тому +280

    Penny looks quite humiliated, and fat-shamed...

    • @cellogirl11rw55
      @cellogirl11rw55 3 роки тому +13

      "Overweight" is merely a clinical term that means the patient is over the range that is considered safe and healthy for their age, breed, and species, but is not in the obese category.

    • @laurenanderson7330
      @laurenanderson7330 Місяць тому +1

      @@cellogirl11rw55I think they were joking

  • @Captainkirk88410
    @Captainkirk88410 2 роки тому +10

    The dogs facial expression is priceless on the preview.

  • @Assumptio
    @Assumptio 3 роки тому +490

    ...when we have overweight dogs...
    Penny: hm
    ...like Penny
    Penny: 👁👄👁

  • @ambulocetusnatans
    @ambulocetusnatans 3 роки тому +389

    That look on her face in the thumbnail says it all.

  • @HealthyandLovingLife
    @HealthyandLovingLife 2 роки тому +34

    Poor Penny's eyes bugged out during the procedure! Really informative video!

  • @suzannedavies2480
    @suzannedavies2480 Рік тому +23

    Aaahhh Penny’s face whilst that first finger went in was so. “ omg! I can’t believe they are filming me doing this! “ good girl Penny!

    • @anitastanley8986
      @anitastanley8986 Рік тому

      Had my dogs anal glands removed but she still smells so awful when she drops a fart.

  • @gabbylopez8613
    @gabbylopez8613 2 роки тому +128

    Penny is a very good girl! She was so patient even when something uncomfortable was happening to her! I love chubby dogs btw!

    • @stjeep
      @stjeep Рік тому +3

      chubby dogs and cats are so cute ❤️

    • @WalnutSquatch
      @WalnutSquatch Рік тому +3

      you owe the west mesilla cartel a considerable amount of money, ms. gabby lopez. i would watch your back!

    • @adamvlast4675
      @adamvlast4675 Рік тому +6

      @@stjeep they’re not cute, they’re unhealthy :(

    • @stjeep
      @stjeep Рік тому

      @@adamvlast4675 i dont see how one cancels out the other

  • @jenniferraby250
    @jenniferraby250 3 роки тому +216

    i don't know how i ended up on this but I hope my dog never goes through this and Penny needs a hug.

    • @DeniseEggertwaterlily
      @DeniseEggertwaterlily 2 роки тому +5

      No, Penny needs an owner who will love her enough to stop feeding her too much and place her on a weight reduction diet. Penny's owner needs to care enough to get outside with her and exercise her and exercise her until she loses some weight.
      Allowing one's dog to become so obese , is not an act of love. Exercising your dog is an act of love.
      Our husky was never overweight and she was exercised constantly and placed on the specific diet that our veterinarian prescribed for her. She never had to have her glands expressed by the veterinarian. She lived 16 years and she was extremely active until one week before she died.

    • @mememe217
      @mememe217 6 місяців тому +1

      @@DeniseEggertwaterlilyDamnnnn

    • @Celtic-Angel
      @Celtic-Angel 5 днів тому

      Good for you keeping your dog in good shape and getting such a good age with her/him.
      My mixed breed has been really healthy, never overweight as he will stop eating when he has had enough. He is 19 years old and still going strong, even though he is almost completely blind and a little unsteady on his back legs. He's happy and enjoying his old age..🧘🏻‍♀️🐕🫂🪻💞💜✨️

  • @bryanbaquiran278
    @bryanbaquiran278 2 роки тому +8

    I appreciate how she mentions what to assess, and not just how to do it!

  • @brandonwhorley674
    @brandonwhorley674 3 роки тому +101

    Just had this done yesterday.. I finally dont have the urge to drag my rear end around on the carpet. It was becoming embarrassing when I would have guest over. But all good now. Thanks for the recommendation Penny!!!

  • @tracyd1233
    @tracyd1233 2 роки тому +203

    That was so very helpful. Thank you. I'm in my 70's and have had dogs since childhood and had never heard of this until last year when I adopted a 9 y.o. male toy poodle who exhibited that scooting behavior. My vet used the term ""anal gland expression" and explained a little bit but watching it with your explanation is really appreciated.

    • @Zoe-qj8ku
      @Zoe-qj8ku Рік тому +5

      愿您和狗狗们健康长寿!❤

    • @roxybuell9898
      @roxybuell9898 10 місяців тому +1

      Same with me !!!!! I'm 72, had dogs All my life.
      In 2017, my daughter and I got a 1 year old Pittie, he's 7 now.
      Had problems all thru with this. I don't understand.
      It's Awful for Him. He makes an awful noise when it's done. I just don't know what to do for him to make it Stop. 😢
      I think it's so

    • @georgewelsh1395
      @georgewelsh1395 10 місяців тому

      ​@@roxybuell9898.
      2:33 2:35 2:36

    • @BS-dq1kz
      @BS-dq1kz 9 місяців тому

      @@roxybuell9898Have you taken him to the vet for it? Just curious because it isn’t normal for them to have such problems with their glands. Especially larger dogs.
      I have to express my shihtzu’s glands a couple times a month but she has no problems with it.

    • @Fomites
      @Fomites 7 місяців тому +1

      Same here - I'm 71 here in Australia and only now I think our poodles both have anal gland issues (licking the area). My previous dogs have not had this to my knowledge.

  • @mistercarlberg
    @mistercarlberg 2 роки тому +45

    Pretty amazing. How you are able to explain in textbook prose while on camera with finger in dog bum is beyond me. I think you should probably have your own show. You're good at this.

  • @seaninness334
    @seaninness334 3 роки тому +187

    Thank you for the very professional explanation. As a former EMT, I'm familiar with plenty of technically unpleasant events in patient care but that IS the point. In EMS I often felt I was helping people out on the worst day of their lives and there is no room for being squeamish. Just strap on your PPE and BSI on do what has to be done. I've had dogs and knew, basically, what happened but I appreciate the demonstration. Thanks.
    Poor Penny... she'll get over it. lol.

    • @cydkriletich6538
      @cydkriletich6538 5 місяців тому +1

      She’ll actually feel better for it, too! Imagine the discomfort dogs feel when they get all bound up like that!

  • @logicallynee4057
    @logicallynee4057 Рік тому +25

    Penny’s face in the thumbnail is a perfect description, and it’s priceless!

  • @jacquelinelayne7702
    @jacquelinelayne7702 Рік тому +13

    Bless her little heart !the look on her precious baby face.

  • @jc2091
    @jc2091 3 роки тому +94

    Thanks for posting. My wife didn't even watch the video, I just gave her the bullet points, and she was able to express our Golden Retriever's glands last night. The dog is doing much better now 👍

    • @Moonie95
      @Moonie95 Рік тому +2

      Aww you guys are good pet owners. ❤

    • @jesstiss222
      @jesstiss222 Рік тому

      You watched the video and then had your wife do it? Please tell me you have no fingers or something lol 😅

    • @alishaparker315
      @alishaparker315 3 місяці тому

      How could u tell there was a problem

  • @hollym1751
    @hollym1751 3 роки тому +189

    Don’t keep your mouth open 😂
    I don’t know why that made me laugh so hard.

    • @beafraid2951
      @beafraid2951 3 роки тому +6

      Not so funny when you're the one it squirts on LOL

    • @hollym1751
      @hollym1751 3 роки тому +4

      @@beafraid2951 oh I know. 😂 I point them to the wall while I stand beside.

    • @Vekikev1
      @Vekikev1 2 роки тому +2

      @m lol

    • @vince7735
      @vince7735 Рік тому +1

      She should probably also be wearing goggles.

  • @stevenknight8237
    @stevenknight8237 Місяць тому +1

    Best of all the Anal gland videos on UA-cam. In 8 minutes the Technician covers it all in a very professional manner - well DONE!
    Thanks for making it an easy show and tell. Way to go KARA ERDMAN...

  • @Carla_Testa
    @Carla_Testa 2 роки тому +65

    Years ago a vet expressed my dachshunds anal glands and that stuff shot out of him like it had been shot out of cannon. It hit the wall and slid down and the smell that permeated that tiny exam room can only be described as the most virulent scent from the bowels of hell. I started gagging while the vet tech start spraying some disenfectant all around the room. I will never forget it but can now look back on it with some humor.

    • @witzelasper2821
      @witzelasper2821 Рік тому +9

      That is epic

    • @janaschwehm3059
      @janaschwehm3059 Рік тому +1

      @@witzelasper2821:
      AMEN!!

    • @ohemdoublegee
      @ohemdoublegee Рік тому +3

      @@zyklonbeast2711 It's the worst smell imaginable. I would rather sit in a room with a dead body, durian, and surstromming than to ever smell it again.

    • @GabbyAbby
      @GabbyAbby 25 днів тому

      My kids want a puppy so we’re gonna have them in the room while our 15 yr old dog is expressed 🎉

    • @GabbyAbby
      @GabbyAbby 25 днів тому

      @@ohemdoublegeeas a hospice worker can confirm smells worse than cleaning poop off a dead body

  • @docchigahikaru
    @docchigahikaru 9 місяців тому +23

    Professional, informative, and right to the point. Thank you Kara, Penny, and Evan (and the camera operator) for this extremely helpful video! ❤️‍🩹

  • @Quinny33
    @Quinny33 2 роки тому +75

    Thanks Kara,Penny and Evan.Its not often Vets give out information to owners that we can simply do at home.

    • @KatTheTruth
      @KatTheTruth 2 роки тому +11

      Why on earth would anyone do this at home? This is definitely something you should leave to a professional

    • @ViKee010
      @ViKee010 Рік тому +6

      I fully agree with you Tina. I have a 15 year old Rat Terrier girl who has very active anal glands. They charge $27.00 to do this procedure at the vets office and that’s if you can get an appointment when it’s needed. My girl has to have it done 1-2 times a month. The vet is aware of this and we know we are just trying to keep her comfortable. They truly are uncomfortable when they are full and while she doesn’t enjoy it, she knows Mom is easy and I believe she appreciates the relief. 🤘🏼🤍

    • @katie8325
      @katie8325 Рік тому +3

      Don’t do it at home!!

    • @JackJensenTrader
      @JackJensenTrader Рік тому

      @@KatTheTruth Several people posted that they did it, one regularly. So, one can do it at home - it doesn't require a professional - it's why the video was made! Professionals don't need instructions. And as to why, to save money.

    • @JackJensenTrader
      @JackJensenTrader Рік тому

      @@katie8325 Several people posted that they did it, one regularly. So, one can do it at home - it doesn't require a professional - it's why the video was made! Professionals don't need instructions. And as to why, to save money.

  • @NicoleM2108
    @NicoleM2108 Рік тому +53

    I had a Springer Spaniel many many years ago with this issue. I can STILL remember how strong that scent was. One cannot underestimate just how "pungent" - (understatement of the year!) this process can be. Thank you for doing such a great professional job for Penny!

    • @alishaparker315
      @alishaparker315 3 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely correct my put mix I rescued a few months ago has some issues w hers n omg tht smell is unlike any other😂😂

    • @NicoleM2108
      @NicoleM2108 3 місяці тому

      @@alishaparker315 😅🤣😂

  • @MyGrace2You
    @MyGrace2You 3 роки тому +92

    Penny looks at the camera, “Tell me I’m pretty...”

  • @debjones9538
    @debjones9538 Рік тому +5

    My husband plans on doing this for our dog today, alone. Now I know this is a 2 person job. Thanks for the info. A lot of sites tell you to see your vet, for every simple thing.

  • @mrsdashwood9700
    @mrsdashwood9700 Рік тому +39

    This is why I adore dachshunds. You can tell exactly what they are thinking by their expressions. Penny is thinking, "I'm not at all comfortable here, could someone just take me home!"

  • @gracekelly7864
    @gracekelly7864 3 роки тому +74

    She’s looking at the camera like “please help me I’m scared”

  • @philoopnorth4901
    @philoopnorth4901 2 роки тому +13

    I love how at around the 4:20 mark the poor wee thing suddenly gets a "think happy thoughts, think happy thoughts" expression on her face! Reminds me of me when the dentist starts drilling!

    • @Celtic-Angel
      @Celtic-Angel 5 днів тому

      If I were you I would seriously consider changing dentist. If my dentist started drilling my butt I would want a full explanation followed by a refund and compensation to follow..😂🤣

  • @sweetme0687
    @sweetme0687 3 роки тому +77

    God bless all vets and technicians....i could never do this ...id be terrified I'd get bit😬😬

  • @speed6725
    @speed6725 3 роки тому +27

    Penny was offended when she heard that she was overweight. LOL

  • @susanknutie270
    @susanknutie270 3 роки тому +130

    Penny has that “Just shoot me” look on her face

  • @turogers13
    @turogers13 Рік тому +47

    You make it look so easy.
    I regret not having the surgery for my dog Daisy. She has had a lifetime of foul-smelling scoots across my rugs and floors. Daisy has also scooted in the backyard and there have been times that she gets caked with mud and smells awful.
    Keep teaching because this is important. Daisy is now 13 and a half years old so the procedure for her is not on the table because of her age.

    • @smith3329
      @smith3329 Рік тому +3

      No way I would do this myself on my feline.

    • @AnneDalton82
      @AnneDalton82 Рік тому

      @@smith3329 felines don't need this procedure, thankfully.

    • @WalnutSquatch
      @WalnutSquatch Рік тому

      @@smith3329 no way, no thanks. I think I'd rather decline

    • @emsa5034
      @emsa5034 Рік тому +2

      So this is why dog peoples houses smell so bad 😂

    • @marcfavell
      @marcfavell Рік тому +7

      @@emsa5034 or it's you 🙃

  • @janetnash8588
    @janetnash8588 Рік тому +4

    The look on Penny's face when you start to explain what you are going to do....priceless

  • @anitalinda1949
    @anitalinda1949 Рік тому +4

    Credits on the lady vet for doing her job perfect with no sarcastic reaction on handling private part.

  • @raelyneannelli6678
    @raelyneannelli6678 2 роки тому +79

    Appreciate the clear information & demonstration on annal gland expression Kara! Not an easy topic, which you did a good job for those of us, who may need knowing the information! Good Job 👍🏻

  • @thegrumpyhorticulturist
    @thegrumpyhorticulturist 2 роки тому +31

    I noticed the scooting in my dog, so I switched to a really high quality fog food (orijen senior and regional red in case anyone wants to know) and they firmed up his stools a LOT. Like almost too hard. I added some pumpkin to combat the too-hard texture. his issues have cleared, he lost weight, his eyes have cleared quite a bit. Hes 11 and I noticed just changing his food has improved his condition totally. I feel like I have my pup back 💜❤️
    Protein and bonemeal feed is definitely a really good preventative care method.

    • @emilymcdaniel7477
      @emilymcdaniel7477 Рік тому +1

      Grain free food

    • @xxyy1318
      @xxyy1318 7 місяців тому

      ​@@emilymcdaniel7477garbanzo/ chickpeas, lentils, and peas cause heart issues

  • @jesstiss222
    @jesstiss222 Рік тому +8

    Shout out to Evan for bracing *and* confirming Penny during her “close up.” You all did a fantastic job! I appreciate the education and pray that my 🐶 gets such loving care when the vet takes him behind the doors of no return. 💗🙏🐾

  • @TTMW
    @TTMW 3 роки тому +35

    My mom was a dog groomer and had a shop that was built on to our house. She used to take all the dogs out to our garden to express.. she said it was good for the soil. We grew vegetables. LOL

    • @christophersleight19
      @christophersleight19 3 роки тому +16

      I can always tell when vegetables have been grown and fertilized with K-9 Anal glands.
      Any really good produce has got the Anal Gland emblem on it.

    • @Jennydepp8763
      @Jennydepp8763 2 роки тому +2

      ^^^ still 😆 🤣 😂 hahaha 👌

  • @moonbeam5340
    @moonbeam5340 3 роки тому +12

    I don’t know why this was recommended to me but this is exactly what I needed to see to help my parents with their dog 🙏

  • @stormy8092
    @stormy8092 2 роки тому +69

    Our groomer did our lab when she shaved him for summer. Ben came home and cried all the way home, 'talking' in the back of our van and trying to tell us 'something' that happened that was obviously traumatic. He cried and paced for hours and then it hit me what had him so upset.....THE ANAL GLANDS!!! Poor guy cried and 'talked' until I told him he could sleep on our bed. Then and only then did Ben settle down and go to sleep. Very upset boy!!!!

    • @dmariewalker6880
      @dmariewalker6880 Рік тому +11

      First time veterinarian did my cocker and she cried out, nothing was expressed. My chihuahua does her own, I noticed my Yorkie has been licking her private area and I thought maybe she was getting a UTI but she isn’t swollen, so maybe she needs her glands expressed. Normally a dogs stool will do this when they poop if their stools are firmer.

    • @hellabella8295
      @hellabella8295 Рік тому +7

      He was violated! 😂

    • @housieplantie5677
      @housieplantie5677 Рік тому

      Husky?

    • @adamvlast4675
      @adamvlast4675 Рік тому +5

      Shaved for summer? A lab? Whyyyyy lmao you shouldn’t shave a labrador

    • @tjones5399
      @tjones5399 Рік тому +3

      ​@@dmariewalker6880 what do u mean your chihuahua does their own

  • @h.smith.6586
    @h.smith.6586 Рік тому +38

    Poor Penny's face before she got flipped around was priceless. Lol

  • @parsleysue11
    @parsleysue11 Рік тому +3

    I’ve never seen a dog with chubby cheeks 🥰 So precious

  • @Cerrielle
    @Cerrielle 3 роки тому +50

    My yellow lab had a blow out and I never knew what she was going thru! After that I did the glands at least every 2 weeks, and she was fine. It's not hard to do, like the size of a grape. Gentle squeeze and you can feel it pop.

  • @krlpn1
    @krlpn1 3 роки тому +34

    Good job. For those of us that are unaware of how to do this procedure correctly, it was educational.

  • @tommydogsdad
    @tommydogsdad 3 роки тому +9

    The comments on this video are comedic gold.

  • @shannonransom5996
    @shannonransom5996 2 роки тому +7

    Saw a groomer on tiktok do this without gloves and I almost cried for her. Glad to see that y'all don't find that negotiable!

  • @silversurfer1
    @silversurfer1 2 роки тому +1

    Wow that young lady was soo well spoken , she did a fantastic job explaining, normally I would have just scanned then left the page but her voice was so clear, direct and engaging i watched until the end, bet she'd make a fantastic salesperson given a product she believed in!!!!!.

  • @thetroof5525
    @thetroof5525 3 роки тому +16

    As I look at the thumbnail for this video, and into that dog's eyes, I notice how much is being conveyed in that look. There is a hint of relief; perhaps it is a little easier to sit and roll around with that release having occured.
    But...
    There is more in those eyes than that.
    Much more.
    Poor lil thing...

  • @Tazzy5
    @Tazzy5 Рік тому +5

    I had a Sheltie mix and my vet had to do this on most visits. Smell is strong, no kidding, but my dog felt relief afterward. Thank you so much!

  • @100spoonsonatable9
    @100spoonsonatable9 Рік тому +6

    This makes me even more impressed by my vet.
    We came because one of our young cats, who recently got neutered, was peeing everywhere. He’s usually a well behaved kitty, so I knew something was off. Within 5 minutes she’d figured out the problem and sent us on our way. She’d expressed the glands on her own within seconds.

  • @juliehiestand8180
    @juliehiestand8180 6 місяців тому +1

    My Gemma just was to the vet 2 days ago. Same problem. But with meds she is feeling good again. I've had dogs for 70 years, and this was new to me.

  • @marshahall3059
    @marshahall3059 7 місяців тому +2

    So glad I caught this. I have been fortunate with my own dogs doing without this but I had been aware of issues. An Aunt who raised 8 children while working a farm inherited a son's bulldog. She grew to love it and was taking him to the vet a lot for this. She mended the grown sons jeans, made all their own catsup, canned. A depression era person so this expense was troubling for her as a conservative widow alone. I told her I was sure she could watch the vet and learn how. She told me I was right! Easy for a gal who had helped pull calves.

  • @juliagoolia72
    @juliagoolia72 Рік тому +2

    The dogs facial expression in the video thumbnail is everything

  • @micheleevans3521
    @micheleevans3521 3 роки тому +142

    I was taught by a veterinarian that i worked with to never express a dogs anal glands from squeezing on the outside because it can build up a lot of scar tissue and to always do it internally just like you did.

    • @maxinemoore6077
      @maxinemoore6077 2 роки тому +17

      Michele Evans, i didn’t know that , I’m glad you said that because I’ve been doing it on the outside, thanks x

    • @inuchan74
      @inuchan74 2 роки тому +11

      I've not heard that but it makes sense. I know that doing it from the outside doesn't always empty them, groomers do it that way and we have people all the time say "but the groomer just did that!"

    • @kittyrose7319
      @kittyrose7319 2 роки тому +4

      It can burst actually. Much worse. It's illegal in most places for a groomer to do anal glands because of that.

    • @pattigal1862
      @pattigal1862 Рік тому

      Ha well I'm an RN retired and have done
      My dogs anal glands and scraped their teeth for over twenty years with zero problems
      U can do it with light pressure
      Don't believe it.......
      Follow the money trail

    • @audramuth4147
      @audramuth4147 Рік тому

      Nah …. You can do it from the outside . Nothing wrong with it . It isn’t ideal but if it’s only done once a blue moon it’s not going to cause scar tissue .

  • @rinalyn32
    @rinalyn32 10 місяців тому +2

    Out of the couple videos I have watched on this topic you are the first and only person who has said to make sure you go to the cranial point and squeeze! So thank you so much for saying that and making that point for those of us who might not have known and are making sure we do as much research we can!

  • @Meli-rt5vj
    @Meli-rt5vj Рік тому +3

    Although I wanted to vomit 🤢
    I thank you very much for the class
    I’ve always looked for a video like this and never find it.
    Very helpful.

  • @hollykadrich7505
    @hollykadrich7505 2 роки тому +6

    This veterinary tech is top shelf!

    • @kellyflood8136
      @kellyflood8136 Рік тому

      As CVTs, we should be top shelf. We are not unlicensed assistants, we are the RNs in the vet world. And I am an RN as well, so I can actually say that. CVT school was WAY more difficult, and interesting, than RN school.

  • @super64gamesdotcom49
    @super64gamesdotcom49 3 роки тому +9

    Penny’s face was hilarious

  • @stevehofmaster7489
    @stevehofmaster7489 2 роки тому +10

    Great video you guys,I used to have to do this on my older lab/cross I did fairly well at ,but it does have a pungent odor.Keep up the great job you all do at Dove Lewis!

  • @barbarahaines1112
    @barbarahaines1112 2 роки тому +13

    Thank you . Very clear and easy to follow demonstration.

  • @jeaninemartin
    @jeaninemartin 3 роки тому +13

    Nice educational!!! It’s worth every dollar to me to take my little Abby in. You vets are the best!

    • @kellyflood8136
      @kellyflood8136 Рік тому

      She is not a vet. She is a CVT, a licensed veterinary technician. The equivalent of an RN in human med.

    • @jeaninemartin
      @jeaninemartin Рік тому

      @@kellyflood8136 Thank you Kelly for the educational. I knew that as my daughter is a Vet tech and I happen to be an RN with a BSN. I like to think of the whole team in the Veternary world as “Vets” as the technician’s role is vast and professional. Are you a veterinarian, is that why you didn’t want this veterinarian technician or veterinarian assistant upgraded to a doctor?

    • @kellyflood8136
      @kellyflood8136 Рік тому

      @@jeaninemartin No, not at all. I am a CVT and an RN. Just clarifying, since you referred to her as a vet. There is A LOT of confusion in this field. Cheers!

    • @jeaninemartin
      @jeaninemartin Рік тому +1

      @@kellyflood8136 oh my gosh what a coincidence 😊 take care!

  • @one4sorrow
    @one4sorrow Рік тому +68

    Avoid having anal expression done at the groomers. Was warned that this really should only be done by a veterinarian/vet nurse because of the risk of actually causing other issues like abscesses.

    • @jillneeld477
      @jillneeld477 Рік тому

      Groomers do anal gland expressions on every dog, every time. That’s totally not necessary. Glands should only be expressed if they are a problem

    • @deew7014
      @deew7014 Рік тому

      Absolutely agree

    • @pamosb7940
      @pamosb7940 Рік тому +1

      I have a female cat. 4 years old. She has been spades and is house bound. Do cats have these glands?.

    • @rjcollins6616
      @rjcollins6616 6 місяців тому

      😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😫😫😫😳😳😳

    • @Ann64
      @Ann64 4 місяці тому

      ​Yes cats do ​@@pamosb7940

  • @wendyodell356
    @wendyodell356 Рік тому +7

    Good to know. I've never had one of my German Shepherd's to need their glands expelled manually. We are getting a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy in 2 days and it's a new breed for our family.
    Thanks for sharing this. Great camera work, catching the necessary angles 👍

  • @Uberrimaefidei
    @Uberrimaefidei 2 роки тому +16

    Very helpful and super informative. Thank you!

  • @JustBeingDaNii
    @JustBeingDaNii 3 роки тому +94

    Sometimes Its smells so horrible.and if it gets on you you'll smell it forever lol even if u wash it off. Great tutorial. Fellow youtuber and veterinary field worker ❤🐾

    • @germaineaguilar6762
      @germaineaguilar6762 3 роки тому +6

      Vicks nasal inhaler should clear that up keep it in your pocket anytime really gross smells jump you LOL

    • @LethalButtercup
      @LethalButtercup 3 роки тому +7

      All my life I've had dogs, never had that problem, never needed to go to the groomers, just brushed daily. Wow, I REALLY have dodged that bullet so far!!

    • @kimberlymoxley104
      @kimberlymoxley104 2 роки тому +2

      It is an oil

    • @kellyflood8136
      @kellyflood8136 Рік тому +1

      Not a veterinary field worker. A CVT -- degree and licensed at state and national levels. We are nurses. Anal sac expression is actually one of the "easier" skills, compared to urinary catheters, central lines, etc.

    • @JustBeingDaNii
      @JustBeingDaNii Рік тому +1

      @@kellyflood8136 I love that Congratulations on your accomplishments. I agree anal gland expression is one of the easier skills .But with anything you do becomes easy with practice.Im a veterinary assistant. And trust even with blood draws depending on the breed it's a hit or miss.

  • @blitzsmom3331
    @blitzsmom3331 3 роки тому +14

    Thank you for this video. My dogs and I have learned a lot. 💛

  • @yoyomi
    @yoyomi Рік тому +2

    Great video. I always wondered how to do this as I'd heard many people say they expressed the glands of their own dogs, themselves. Thank you.

  • @MariaRuth6791
    @MariaRuth6791 Рік тому +2

    Gorgeous lovely doggie. I love how the dog is making human expressions and is human like.

  • @eptx888
    @eptx888 2 роки тому +15

    Very well done instructional video. I don’t have a dog, so I had no idea this was a thing.

    • @watchesnews9187
      @watchesnews9187 Рік тому

      I knew about it, but one of the vets at my late dog"s clinic used something plastic to express his glands. He howled like I had never seen. I like the way this tech did it.

  • @SneakerGirlMtl
    @SneakerGirlMtl 3 роки тому +20

    Damn, You should have bought Penny dinner before that butt action 🤣

  • @MrsStink
    @MrsStink Рік тому +1

    Kara explains it perfectly. Thank you!❤️

  • @wealthyraeharward5334
    @wealthyraeharward5334 Рік тому

    How kind you are. Thank you! You must love the 👶

  • @sassysandra245
    @sassysandra245 2 роки тому +10

    Penny is like “ this is embarrassing 😳!” Lol

  • @alissatyau849
    @alissatyau849 3 роки тому +185

    I'd rather pay the 17 dollars to have the vet do my Pitbull LOL!!

    • @blauer2551
      @blauer2551 3 роки тому +29

      Money well spent, worst smell ever

    • @EuricyChan
      @EuricyChan 3 роки тому +25

      Tbh, its usually best to get a pro to do any and all butt related medical care. Dog or human.

    • @kellyflood8136
      @kellyflood8136 Рік тому

      Vets normally don't do it -- a CVT or sometimes an experienced, unlicensed veterinary assistant may, unless there are complications that require flushing, etc.

  • @margedavis
    @margedavis 2 місяці тому

    Very well done, so helpful and clearly explained. Thank you!

  • @KatieBlue16
    @KatieBlue16 Рік тому +2

    Poor Penny, you could see she was like:
    "At least pixelate my face"
    🐕
    All jokes aside - I've had dogs my whole life and this is one procedure that is a must for them. My 2 bichon girls have theirs checked regularly. The discomfort they must feel when they're full to bursting.

  • @agds91078
    @agds91078 2 роки тому +4

    Penny’s face is priceless right now lol 😳

  • @sheilaramsey9908
    @sheilaramsey9908 3 роки тому +4

    I learned alot from this video. Thank you 😊

  • @annk3372
    @annk3372 Рік тому

    What a patient dog in to Patient technicians… Thank you for being so kind

  • @latosa18
    @latosa18 2 роки тому +2

    I just loved how yalls masks and gloves matched your scrub tops lol

  • @connieboozer9857
    @connieboozer9857 3 роки тому +6

    The look on the pupdogs is very expressive!

  • @lisalisaandthecoolgem929
    @lisalisaandthecoolgem929 2 роки тому +12

    When i got my chaweenie, Gracie, she had trouble pooing and she had a smell emanating from her. none of the dogs I had before her had this issue... Fast forward, my Vet expressed her glands for $90.!! I was like WTF! I went online to see what causes this... well, it’s nothing crazy, our dogs that have this issue lack FIBER in their diet...so I found out a great fiber to add to her food everyday, (I got it in Trader Joe’s in the cereal aisle)I use an organic ground flaxseed and put about 1 tsp. in the a.m. and 1 tsp. in the p.m. in her food... She’s about 15 lbs. I have never smelled that awful odor again and never had to have the vet express her glands since doing this... I hope this helps someone out there! 🐶❤️🥰

    • @tisa6193
      @tisa6193 2 роки тому +1

      Def going to try this! Thanks

    • @Anonymous-um3im
      @Anonymous-um3im 2 роки тому +1

      Will have to try this thanks !!

    • @victoria.teixeira
      @victoria.teixeira 2 роки тому

      What is the fiber called ?

    • @lisalisaandthecoolgem929
      @lisalisaandthecoolgem929 2 роки тому +2

      @@victoria.teixeira the fiber I add to her food is organic ground flaxseed that I buy from Trader Joe’s, a local supermarket. You can also grind up flaxseed yourself in a small grinder. I like to use organic to limit the toxic pesticides/herbicides, etc. used on seeds/veggies...I also give my dogs small organic carrots... hope I answered your question..☺️

  • @galewatson2134
    @galewatson2134 3 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU ive wondered about this for years!

  • @michelerussell7627
    @michelerussell7627 7 місяців тому +1

    ❤ absolutely glad I watched this. I have had dogs under 10 lbs I can do this. I have paid for this for years. Wow. Thank you for your knowledge.

  • @DVincentW
    @DVincentW 3 роки тому +13

    This is so.. awwww little doggie.

  • @jennifer801
    @jennifer801 3 роки тому +24

    Penny knows what’s about to happen.
    Poor girl. But I know she’s gonna feel better.

  • @sharonbachman7574
    @sharonbachman7574 9 місяців тому

    Excellent how to on expressing the glands. Thank you!

  • @tamicacurrant3709
    @tamicacurrant3709 Рік тому +2

    I am studying animals studies cert 2 at the moment, hoping to become a vet nurse. This helped a lot for my learning thank you 😊

  • @dakat1726
    @dakat1726 3 роки тому +26

    Our sweet lab/pit lives in fear of anal gland expressing, we don't know why. Each vet visit he tucks in his tail and keeps his bum against the wall. I am thankful to the techs who can perform this and appreciate their work. Now he's so worried he's sedated, yet he needs internal 2x a year or its bad

    • @evangeline9969
      @evangeline9969 3 роки тому +2

      That poor baby!

    • @marymartina5813
      @marymartina5813 3 роки тому +3

      @DaKay...you are a good fur baby parent!! You take good care of your sweet baby!!! I have 3 dogs and they are my kids. I love when I hear sweet stories about other people's cur baby's.
      My wish for all animals to get treated like they are our children..wish I could rescue every homeless animal..🐾🐾🐾🐾🙌

    • @TheOneLawgiverHolyGod
      @TheOneLawgiverHolyGod Рік тому

      ... what's bad??? ???

    • @TheOneLawgiverHolyGod
      @TheOneLawgiverHolyGod Рік тому

      ...the scooting???

    • @dakat1726
      @dakat1726 Рік тому

      @@TheOneLawgiverHolyGod Rufus quickly builds up anal gland secretions- his don't empty when he poops, they become backed up and impacted; smell horrible and cause him discomfort; scooting is his way of relieving pain and discomfort. Every year he's checked to ensure its not parasites. Every time the glands are emptied the vet tech expresses surprise at the volume :(