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When secretions thicken or the ducts become blocked, the gland fills with pasty material. Bilaras with dry or low-fiber diets are prone to this.

Used only for chronic, untreatable cases, recurrent abscesses, or tumors. Risks include fecal incontinence (rate ~10–15% in medium breeds). Most Bilaras do NOT need this.

Fiber bulks up stool, helping it press against the anal glands during defecation. Add: Bilara Dog Anal Blog

| Myth | Truth | |------|-------| | “Only small dogs get anal gland problems.” | Bilaras get them too, especially on soft diets. | | “Scooting always means worms.” | Worms cause itching, but anal glands are a more common cause of true scooting. | | “You should express glands monthly.” | No — over-expression thins ducts and invites infection. | | “Raw diet prevents all anal gland issues.” | Not always — some raw-fed Bilaras still need fiber supplementation. |

Place a tissue over the anus, squeeze gently at 4 and 8 o’clock. Liquid should release. If thick paste comes out, the dog needs internal expression. When secretions thicken or the ducts become blocked,

The Bilara dog is a treasure of Indian canine heritage — intelligent, loyal, and generally healthy. But anal gland problems are real, underdiagnosed, and painful. By learning to recognize early signs, improving dietary fiber, and avoiding unnecessary manual expression, you can keep your Bilara comfortable and scoot-free. Remember: when in doubt, let a vet check the rear. A few minutes of prevention saves weeks of pain.

High-fiber therapeutic diets (e.g., Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Fiber Response) work wonders for some Bilaras. High-fiber therapeutic diets (e

Contrary to popular belief, your dog is not trying to polish the floor. They are trying to tell you something is wrong with their anal sacs (nature’s worst design flaw).

Here at the Bilara Anal Blog, we break down the three S's of scooting: