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Dolls N DreamsWe just got back from the Dr....Tiffani has torn her acl in the other leg now 
We had her left leg done a year ago. I don't even know how it happened. I noticed
a slight limp about 3 weeks ago that seemed to get better but now it is worse.
I have blocked our stairs with gates and she has not gone up them since the last
surgery.
The Dr. said they can turn just right and blow the acl, it is a slight tear but it needs
surgery to be better.
We are having the surgery on Monday, so I may not be on here for awhile,
she is my baby and I won't leave her side for the first 48 hours.
Wish her and I luck! 
Quick question to all dog moms............Tiff had some trouble with her anal glands awhile back
and we had to have them cleaned out and filled with meds............the dr. suggested that
he could remove her anal sacs while she was out for the leg surgery.....has anyone had
this done before???????
Jellybelly BearsAwww sweetie, I'm sorry!! I know how worrying these times are....will be thinking of you come Monday...take care, big hugs :hug: :hug:
Back Road BearsAwww...lots of hugs and kisses to Tiffani for a successful surgery and I hope she's bouncing around in no time. Hugs to you too, mom!!! Our babies can give us a lot of worry.
:hug: :hug:
Taber, Albertagood luck with the surgery :pray: That's terrible that the other leg is now hurting her. I hope this will be the end of the bad luck. Dakota hasn't limped for 2 months now so I'm really hoping it's healed (the vet said it was possible) only time will tell.....
Dolls N Dreamsgood luck with the surgery :pray: That's terrible that the other leg is now hurting her. I hope this will be the end of the bad luck. Dakota hasn't limped for 2 months now so I'm really hoping it's healed (the vet said it was possible) only time will tell.....
thanks!!!
I have been doing some research on the net, they say if it happens to the other leg, it usually does it within 1.5 years!
Believe me I'm not looking forward to it. But I want Tiffani to be able to run and play and right now she can't 
DoodlebearsPoor little Tiffani and poor you Tami. I know just how much you love your sweet girl, so this must be quite worrying for you. Take care of that precious girl and do keep us updated on how she is doing. Good luck Tiffani.
Hugs, Jane. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Bubble Up Bears!Hi Tami,
I wish you and Taffani the best of luck and a speedy recovery for her.
Now the anal gland question. 
Grooming dogs for over 20 years I guess you can say I have seen my share of anal glands. Many owners request them to be expressed during the bath as it's a very nasty procedure and a nasty smell! Very Nasty!!!!! It is not uncommon for small breed dogs to have problems with their glands and to have them removed. Most popular breeds I know are Poodles, Westies, Scotties and Schnauzers. Many of my customers opted to have the surgery I can not remember one that had a problem with the surgery or after having them removed. And most vets do recommend it to be done while doing another surgery. Every dog I know that had anal gland problems were never healed trying a change in diet, regular expressing or medication. That is why I would recommend removing them. Once they start having problems it seems like it will be a life long issue unless they are removed..
Laurie Lou BearsI hope all goes well for Tiffani on Monday....I am sure she will be back to playing again soon :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Laurie :hug:
TeenytinyteddybearsBest of luck to you and Tiffani. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Artemis bearsHi Tami
Hope Tiffani is better soon, i am a veterinary nurse and the anal gland surgery does carry some risk, i would advise you talk it through thoroughly with your vet berfore making the decision. The glands are very close to the nerves which control continence and i have known rarely dogs become faecally incontinent after the surgery. It is not a common complication by any means but it is something you should be aware of.
Andrea x
Bubble Up Bears!Here Tami. This might help you. :)
http://www.animalhealthcare.com/handout … %20sac.htm
puca bearsOh Tami - here we go again...it's always such a worry/trauma.........and I'm sure we, the humans involved, actually suffer more than the dog! Lots of hugs and LUCK for all of you.
And the anal glands - years ago, one of our Wolfhounds had his removed.........no problems.......except for the first time he had to "pooh"........we were both holding our breath hoping that no stitches would give way!
I'll be keeping everything crossed for you and Tiffani
huggies
Maria
PennsylvaniaFeed the dog firmer food. This produces a harder stool that helps the anal glands to self-express every time the dog defecates.
If the dog eats too much soft food, she will have softer stools. The dog's glands will not be expressed and it could lead to impaction and/or infection.
If the dog has trouble with her glands, you can express them manually. It's yucky but it will help.
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/8453 … glands.htm
Express the glands regularly and keep the dog clean "back there" and you should have little trouble.
Have the surgery only as a last resort. If the glands get infected a lot or if they get massively infected, this could be a problem that needs to be corrected with surgery.
Removing a dog's glands is a little bit like removing a human's tonsils. It's often unnecessary but needs to be done on occasion.
Try adding some dry dog food to her diet.
For the ligaments. I can't tell you much. We never had dogs that had this problem.
I can only hazard a guess... How is the dog's weight? I really can't tell from the picture.
I'm not making any judgments. I'm just saying that a dog that is carrying extra weight will have a greater likelihood of having problems in the legs.
That's the way it is in humans too. I speak from personal experience.
I have had problems with my knees for a few years, now. Just a few months ago I decided to lose weight. Since that time I have taken off about 20 pounds. My knee problems have gone away almost by themselves. :)
Carry that idea over to dogs... If a dog is carrying too much weight, its problems will be twice that of humans because they have four legs and we only have two! 
Waggle BearsI remember Tiffani's last surgers with her little leg in a cast. She'll do well this time, too, but I know it's a worry.
A couple of our passed Scotties had trouble with anal glands. We were never advised, or did the vet suggest, removing them. We just took them in regularly to let him do it. He offered to teach me how, but I declined and said I'd rather pay for the office visit and fee.
Past Time BearsMuch good luck for Tiff on Monday and extra hugs for you, Tami. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Best wishes to you and your precious Tiffani. I hope she has a quick recovery.
:hug:
Kathy
Hi Tami 
Wishing you the very best for Tiffani on Monday and I hope for a speedy recovery.
Hugs for you,
Carolyn
:hug:
Dolls N DreamsThank you all so much for alll the sweet well wishes for Tiffani, her test did come back today and she still has a infection in the anal glands so
we going ahead and having them removed when the torn acl is fixed on Monday.
I'm nervous for Tiffani and can't wait till it is over and she is back home .
Keep Tiff & I in your prayers and I will let everyone know how the surgery goes.
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Poor Tiffani! I hope she recovers quickly from her surgery so she can run and play!
Beth
Artist Bears by Lesley:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: Sending best wishes for Tiffani, She's a darling 
When my Yorkie terrier fractured her leg, she was meant to be cage bound for 6 weeks, so not to put weight on the leg, I couldn't bear it so i carried her everywhere in a baby sling for 6 whole weeks 
She's 100% recovered and you would never know she has a little plate in her leg.
My brothers Springer spaniel has to have her Anal glands drained regularly by the vet, so it may be for the best to remove them.
Anyhow, best wishes Tiffani for a speedy recovery :hug:
