This is what veterinarians train for, right? Well, when visiting the vet isn’t an option, it’s time to step in and be a hero for your dog. Don’t worry, we called in an expert to help understand how to ...

One subject I don’t bring up too often is anal glands. A big reason for this is that it tends to be a gross topic. A modified version of these glands are what skunks use to spray when they are scared.

My 4-year-old spayed female Havanese has had several episodes of infected/impacted anal glands. The last time this happened was about 10 months ago and we ended up taking her to an emergency clinic.

Also, when dogs sniff each others’ backsides, that’s a form of canine communication. For instance, by sniffing another dog, ...