Beware, this article really stinks

Watson here, forewarning you that the following information is stinky! The reason I have tackled this sensitive subject is my boy (who is a man now) learned the hard way about anal glands in dogs. Grahm, a forest ranger, recently was in charge of a small dog until animal control arrived.

As the story unfolds, the dog escaped and a chase ensued. Fortunately, the dog was cornered and Grahm put him in his car for safekeeping. It was at that moment terrible odors arouse from the pup. A Google search revealed the cause. When stressed, dogs and cats will express fluid from the anal glands creating a foul odor.

All cats and dogs have two small glands near the anal opening. These glands release a few drops of scent marking fluid whenever your pet defecates. The anal glands are not detectable by looking at the rear end of a dog or cat because they are internal. If the glands fill up excessively it creates uncomfortable pressure for your BFF and can lead to infected or blocked anal gland sacs.

The most common underlying cause of anal gland problems is poor gastrointestinal health.

If your pet is scooting their rear end across the floor, excessively licking their hiney, straining to defecate, or is emitting an unpleasant fishy odor it is a good idea to see your veterinarian. So, we’ve come to the tail end of this stinky article.

XOXO

Watson

LOOKING FOR A HOME

We have puppies, one four-month-old German shepherd mix, and two eight-month-old Hound mix. They are cute! Call 775-423-7500 for details.
Policy, however, prohibits adopting out puppies or kittens under the age of six months to a home with children under five years of age. This is to protect both the children and the animal.

IN NEED OF
Dog walkers, we need volunteers to walk our dogs. Call 775-423-7500 for details.
Cat food both wet and dry anything except Meow Mix.
Aluminum cans. If you have cans to pick up, give us a call (775-423-7500) and we will come get them. You can also drop them off at CAPS.
Folks to donate to the Rotarians fundraiser. You can contribute by contacting Withers at proudpony@cccomm.net or Young at junethebookie@gmail.com.
Funds to spay/neuter puppies. After spay/neutering 17 puppies our funds are depleted. We appreciate any contribution!

SHOUT OUT TO
All the folks who donated to the Rotarians fundraiser. All tails are wagging for you!
Diane Peters for donating funds to pay down our veterinarian bill. You are the cat’s meow!
All of our wonderful volunteers who walk dogs. A loud bow-wow to you!

COME SEE US

CAPS is now open. We suggest appointments for adoptions, SNAPS, and food pantry. We need volunteers. Call 775-423-7500.

 

DON’T FORGET
March Holiday: K-9 Veterans Day is March 13.
Due to rising costs in shelter and veterinary care, we have adjusted our adoption fees. Dog adoptions are $100. Cat adoptions are $60. All adoptees are healthy, spayed/neutered, and have all necessary shots.
You can help “Pup Grade” our kennels. We rely on fundraisers, donations, and volunteers but the pandemic has crippled our sources of revenue. At this time, our kennels are in need of serious service. We need permanent roofs over the outdoor kennels and new flooring in the indoor kennels. Donations to the Rotarians fundraiser will help finance permanent roofs over the outdoor kennels.
CAPS’ mailing address is P.O. Box 5128, Fallon, NV 89407. CAPS’ phone number is 775-423-7500. CAPS’ email address is caps@cccomm.net. Please visit the CAPS website (www.capsnevada.com) and Facebook page (Churchill Animal Protection Society). Be sure to “Like” CAPS on Facebook because we are likeable.
CAPS is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kathleen Williams-Miller is a CAPS volunteer. Contact me at jkwmil@outlook.com.