[murraysmom]

Murray's right anal gland abcessed at the end of May- the vet flushed it with saline, packed it with antibiotics, and put him on a 10 day course of Clavamox. Last night we discovered that his left gland has abcessed: same course of treatment.Murray gets sweet potatoes with skins and brown rice with each meal to increase fiber, the vet says we are doing all the right things, and that some dogs just have these problems. I am afraid if this continues he is headed for surgery, which I really want to avoid. Has anyone out there had a basset with chronic abcessing anal glands? Can anyone offer any input here? Thanks-

 

[murraysmom]

Thank you- the VetCentric article is particularly helpful-

 

[murraysmom]

Thanks Biscuit- I will start tonight with the stew you recommended and hope the added variety of fiber does the trick. Murray is a poor risk for surgery due to his on-going allergies and past bad reactions to drugs and innoculations- he had a really hard time recovering when he was neutered, and the thought of any more anesthesia really scares me. And I just might try some of that stew myself!

 

[murraysmom]

Thanks Beverly- I am using everyone's information and as of last night Murray has become my 'Fiber Project'- he had Biscuit's stew for dinner and breakfast this morning, and when I left the house a while ago he was munching on a carrot. I really appreciate everyone's help.