Why is my dog acting weird after vet anal gland expression?

If Zoey's anal sacs were really impacted, it may have been uncomfortable to have them expressed and he is still feeling uncomfortable. In addition, going to the vet is stressful for some dogs. I would keep an eye on her, and hopefully she's back to normal tomorrow. If not, I'd consider taking her back into the vet. I hope this helps!

Thank you for contacting Pet Coach with your concerns about Millie! Typically expressing anal sacs does not result in tiredness and lethargy; that being said, hers were very impacted. It’s might have been a bit painful to have them expressed, and then you add on the excitement and stress of a vet visit. All of those combined could lead her to be tired and lethargic. I would keep an eye on her for now, and if she is still acting this way in another 48 hours, I would be concerned she may have an illness causing these symptoms. In that case, I would take her back into the vet for a health check. Hopefully, however, she will be back to normal soon. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Residual inflammation is normal, especially if the glands were already inflamed. You may call your vet and ask about a course of anti-inflammatory medication. Omega 3 fatty acids can also help. Lastly, a cool (not cold) compress may be a better option to relieve the burning. Sometimes supplements like Glandex can help. If Adam continues to have itchy anal glands, you may want to discuss ruling out food allergies with your vet. I always use a hydrolyzed protein for this. I hope this helps.

I recommend to have Zoe examined earlier. The shaking and acting unusual likely means she is very uncomfortable but it could also indicate a spreading of the infection. If these are her anal glands abscessing, she will need to be set up on a regular interval for anal gland expression. There are also supplements available that can help to control the condition. I hope little Zoe starts feeling better quickly.

Yes, licking is a common behavior after anal gland expression because of the mild irritation that can be caused when you milk the full or impacted [anal glands](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/conditions-of-the-anal-glands) until they are empty. This should passwithin 24 hours, but if it appears overly irritated you can apply a thin layer of Desitin (baby rash cream) to the skin around the rectum. Consider using an e-collar (cone) to prevent excessive licking.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Vanity. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. Yes, if her anal glands are full, they will need to be expressed. However, you want to make sure that there is not a more serious problem. Full anal glands do not typically affect a dog's activity level. She could have a uterine infection following her heat cycle. If her ears are infected, this will be very painful to her. The veterinarian will do thorough examination and make treatment recommendations for you. I hope this information helps!

They are likely not full again but may be a bit irritated due to the expression. If your dog keeps scooting for more than a day or two then I suggest you take him back to your veterinarian for a recheck.