I hope there is someone out there to help me ,my darling 5 year old bishon has had problems with her anal glands these were removed 2 years ago but bless her she still has the same symtoms ,vet put her on steroids i dont like this as she has always had a weight problem .I am convinced she is alergic to something but I can find out what .I've stopped the steroids and now will try anything to help her .

Isnt it spelt Bichon??

I think you may have to join,guest. Are you saying she still has the same symptoms,which is usually impacted anal glands,but she has had them removed?

I find the best remedy for anal gland problems are raw meaty bones :) Such as RAW chicken wings,necks,pork/lamb ribs etc. They make the poop firmer so they naturally express the glands on the way out! But your dog doesnt have any glands,right?  Oi !! I'm confusing myself here :o

Do some research on it first however.

Please join so you can give a little more detail :)

Edited,changed R.E to confused :) Sorry, people who spell their breeds name wrong is just a little pet peeve of mine :)

Awww....come on, is a bit harsh to pull them up on their spelling with a rolleyes! Not likely to join with that reception!

Oh,and Chloe do you have anything helpful to add? :)

No, I think you've covered everything, but thanks for asking :)

Hi Guest,

We have a Bichon too who tends to get a bit overweight but thats because he's a greedy little so and so and will eat anything, he's always hungry :-)   Our Bichon is on Prednisolone (steroid) tablets at the moment and they do tend to make them a bit hungrier I think.   What exactly has he been on the steroids for and what are his symptoms if you don't mind me asking :-)  Our dog also has allergies.

Frodo

Please remember that not everyone on here can either spell well or type well ;)

Although my pet peeve is people who talk about Golden Labradors :D

Margot

Hi Guest,

Perhaps better if you join and then you will be able to provide more info for members replying to your post :)   For eg. you say you've stopped the steroids - but did you do this with veterinary supervision or decide to do so by yourself?  It's just that certain meds if given in high dosages and/or over a period of time (Prednisilone being a prime example) should never be stopped cold turkey.

Also re. thoughts on possible allergy, have you investigated this with your vet and attempted to isolate an allergen in the diet?  Unfortunately without more info it's a case of more Qs than As I' afraid :(

Hope you register, regards Teri
ps. don't bother about the spelling thing ;)