Full Anal Glands?

[basenjikayah]

@ChaseandZahrasmom:

Kind of gross but does anyone else have a problem with having to have anal glands expressed with their Basenji?

We have our dog on antibiotics now for a bacterial infection of the anal glands. I hope it isn't a continuous problem. She is only 4 months old. Our vet suggested putting bran in her food so that's what we are trying.

[khanis]

I know of breeders that would express anal glands EVERY time they bathes dogs for shows… this was when they showed regularly.
I found it to be the most disgusting thing ever.
I have read and been told that doing it regularly makes it so they will need to have it done more often or issues will arise.
No thanks... I have NO PROBLEMS opening up a new wing at the vets for this!