Dear Dr. Fox: Please tell me the best way for dogs to empty their anal glands without having a vet express them. My dog is a 2 1/2-year-old border collie, and I assume his issue may be partially ...

Did your dog ever do the “boot scoot” across the floor? Aside from just cleaning themselves (on your carpet or rug), the scooting could be an indication that there is another issue brewing. Their anal ...

I’m guessing you’ve landed here because your pup has been sliding his backside across the floor a little too often — also known as scooting — and you’re wondering what might be causing it. Seeing your ...

Fair warning: The subject of this column really stinks. Clients have asked me about anal sacs my entire veterinary career. What are they? Dogs and cats both have anal sacs, located next to the anus at ...

Q: I have a 3-year-old Great Dane who we rescued a year ago. He’s had anal gland issues the whole time, which have worsened in the last six months (spends a lot of time licking). He seems to be in ...