Guest 3greysinPA Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) I know I have not posted here in a very long time.. but found that i quickly needed some support of others who Love their babies as much as I do. About 30 minutes ago while sitting in bed watching TV.. (while 3 dogs lay on their dog beds on the floor and one dog lay on the bed at my feet).. I notice a strange poopy/foul smell.. and quickly got realizing that this was not a normal dog blooper(fart).. and anyway.. quickly go over to Lisa (who till turn 14 this month) and notice the smell is coming from her.. So, I just gently moved her tail to the side and saw dark brown liquid running out of her anus. I quickly got a towel and well.. anyway.. a tiny bit maybe an ounce of something oozed out.. all liquid.. no stool.. but very smelly.. anyway.. now realized she is licking her anus and it is oozing again.. drip drip drip. I'm crying as I type this and not doing so well.. my dogs are my kids too.. and I am very upset.. Any prayers for Lisa tonight would be appreciated.. We are going to vet first thing in the morning. Edited to add: not sure if this was liquid stool or old blood.. weird color . weird smell.. Edited December 8, 2012 by 3greysinPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Perhaps it is her anal glands - that can be really stinky. ((Hugs)) to you and yor pup. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreyBoysMom Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Dont know what to tell you. I haven't seen that before. But will be keeping you and Lisa in my thoughts and prayers. I have a 13 year old. He has his ups and downs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Melissa516 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Keeping you in our thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhnd_adoptee Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Sounds like it might me anal gland.....very foul smell ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 If you can get her in tonight, I would. Anal gland fluid is pretty gnarly. If it's ruptured, you want to make sure that none is getting into her because that will cause more issues. I hope she feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Sounds like anal glands, which is usually nothing serious. Hopefully your vet can confirm this in the morning. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 hope it is nothing serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OurLacyandJax Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 In my thoughts tonight.. Any 14 year old deserves a good night's sleep without all that gnarliness.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest masa Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Many good thoughts and prayers sent you and your pups way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I hope it's just a momentary anal gland leak. My old guy used to do that every once in a while. Absolutely the most disgusting, foul odor. Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Butt juice... Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 My vote is or anal gland. Prayers for your babe Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kess Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 hope it is just an anal gland problem, easily fixed I once had a dog that had problems with anal glands and we had them removed (I was not brave enough to clean the anal glands myself :puke ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 This sounds exactly like what Pal had, an infected anal gland. It's different from an impacted gland. A course or two of antibiotics should help. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FountainLady Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Sounds like anal glands too ... nasty foul odor. Quote CORY and CRICKET - Solitary Tremble & CASPER - Pj's Mia Farrow* With CAPT. GUS - Solitary Trigger, RAINY - Peach Rain, PUP - Red Zepher, DOC - CTW Fort Sumpterand MAX - Shiowa's Silver Maxamillion / Afghan .... all waiting at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Anal gland stuff smells foul, as others have said - it's kind of poopy but fishy, if you know what I mean. If it's infected the smell can change a bit, too. I hope that's all it is. But the very old can just leak, too. It may be a matter of simply managing her by 'poop proofing' her bedding or putting diapers on her when she is going to be resting for a long time. If it were neurological, I'd expect her lower back and hind legs to be affected too. Let us know what the vet says! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 How is she this morning? Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) I would think " Anal Gland " to . Keeping all my Fingers crossed for Lisa. Update a Weebit to early . Edited December 8, 2012 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Hope she's better this morning and the vet has an easy fix.(hugs) Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 i used to help my friend who was a groomer by bathing dogs at her shop. one of my jobs, when bathing them, was to express the anal gland. holy stench- brown liquid crap. it turns my stomach when i think about it. many dogs will express it themself as they relieve themself. others need to be expressed, just talk to your vet and your vet will let you know if you need to follow up w/ a visit. but it sounds like she expressed herself. (in more ways than one!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Hoping all is well this morning........ Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) As others have mentioned, my bet is anal glands. Had a little dog with infected anal glands. Took some work to cure it but we did & she didn't have a repeat. She was approx 14-15 yo at the time. Hope things go well this morning & that your girl is better. Edited December 8, 2012 by kudzu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Whew... all is well.. she is OK.. anal gland is what vet said... antibiotics ... She is acting fine.. eating fine.. running around with all the rest of them.. like she is everyday.. we gave her lots of extra extra huggies and lovies today.. and she is quietly resting now. I cannot say thank you for all the prayers, and love that was sent to her today. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Glad it was a no issue problem Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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