Cause of anal leakage in dogs

This question comes up often. Why is my dog having anal gland problems? People also want to know what they can do to prevent it. In order to understand how to prevent anal gland problems it is important to understand the first question of what causes anal gland problems. For many pets there can be one or multiple factors contributing to their anal gland issues. Here are some of the most common reasons:.

Medically referred to as fecal incontinence, losing the ability to control its bowel movements is distressing for both the dog and the owner. This condition seems to afflict older animals more than young ones. Keep in mind that a gastrointestinal disease of any kind may increase the urge to defecate and is not necessarily an indication of fecal incontinence. Gastrointestinal disease often causes weight loss, vomiting, spasms of the urogenital diaphragm and a desire to evacuate the bowel or bladder. You will need to give a thorough history of your dog's health, including a background history of symptoms, and possible incidents that might have precipitated this condition. If you have a feeling or clue as to what might be causing your dog's incontinence, share this with your veterinarian.

Our dogs are adorable in so many ways. But not everything about them is cute. If your dog has chronic problems with their anal glands, you know what I mean.

You could be facing an issue with anal gland leaking. No one likes this dog problem — veterinarians or pet owners. If you never had this problem with your pet before, you are in luck.