Health Report Final - Flipbook - Page 21
Anal Gland Disease
Spaniels are predisposed to anal gland disorders being 2.09x more likely to suffer anal
gland problem than other types of dogs. With older dogs more prone to anal gland
disease.
This can be linked to risk factors such as allergies, obesity, conforma on, lack of fibre in the
diet and age and gene cs.
Anal gland issue can be reduced by feeding a high fibre, calorie restricted diet to help
prevent obesity and allow the bowels to empty regularly, naturally emptying the glands at
the same me. A good variety of high fibre vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli,
cauliflower, and mixed veg can be added to the diet to help increase fibre content in dogs
on mainly wet or meat-based diets. Fibre supplements are also available for dogs.
Recommenda ons for Anal Gland Disease
1)
Monitor and report all incidence of anal gland issues in Clumber
spaniels where possible to the WCSS health advisory panel or CSC
health and welfare subcommi ee for monitoring.
2)
Monitor body condi on score and keep at 2.5-3/5 as this reduces the
risk of anal gland issues.
3)
Monitor incidence of anal gland disease in Clumbers showing allergies
or skin issues which may predispose them to anal gland problems.
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