Anal Gland Problems in Dogs — How Fibre Actually Fixes It

Anal Gland Problems in Dogs — How Fibre Actually Fixes It

If your dog is scooting across the floor, licking their rear end obsessively or sitting down suddenly on walks — their anal glands are probably the issue.It's one of the most uncomfortable problems a dog can have. And one of the most preventable.

What are anal glands and why do they cause problems?

Dogs have two small glands on either side of their bottom that release a scent marker during bowel movements. In a healthy dog this happens automatically every time they poo — the pressure of a firm stool expresses the glands naturally.When stools are soft or inconsistent, that pressure never happens. The glands fill up, become impacted and cause serious discomfort. Left untreated they can become infected and require veterinary drainage — which is as unpleasant as it sounds.

Why fibre is the fix most vets don't mention first

The solution isn't more vet visits. It's firmer stools.Soluble fibre bulks up your dog's stool and creates the consistent pressure needed to express the anal glands naturally during every bowel movement. Many dogs that have chronic anal gland issues resolve completely within weeks of adding fibre to their diet.It's cheap, it's natural and it works.

How Logs helps

Logs is a daily fibre supplement containing psyllium husk — the most effective natural soluble fibre for dogs. One scoop on their food once a day firms up stools, supports regular bowel movements and lets the anal glands do what they're supposed to do without any intervention.Our greyhound Honey had this exact problem. We fixed it with fibre. That's why we made Logs.

Good dogs deserve good Logs.

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