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My 4 year old Beagle is moping around the house and ...

Sent to Pet Experts June 23 2006 at 11:26 AM
   

My 4 year old Beagle is moping around the house and wimpering, he has not eaten at all today, He is also sitting sideways on his rear end and does not want to walk around too much, what could be wrong?

 

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Age: 4; Male; Breed: Dog/Beagle

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June 23 2006 at 11:37 AM (10 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
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LIft up the tail and see if his bottom looks a little swollen around the rectum. Also, feel the sides of the rectum and see if they feel hard.

Let me know what you find.

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June 23 2006 at 11:43 AM (6 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
Reply to Tammy Falkner's Post: look swolen and does seem to be hard,he was fighting me to lift his tail and crying.
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June 23 2006 at 11:50 AM (7 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         
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It sounds like he has overly full or infected anal glands. The glands usually secrete a smelly substance every time your dog poops. But they can get overly full.

If this is the case, your vet can express the glands and solve the problem. If they are infected, he will need antibiotics.

You need to go ahead and see the vet ASAP so you can get him some relief.

Let me know if you still have questions.

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