Anal Gland Problems
Some dogs will never have a problem with their anal glands and some will but the chance of a anal gland infection is always there. Bacteria will build up if the glands are not sufficiently expressed. This will lead to other problems including an abscess if untreated for a long period of time. An abscess can rupture through the skin and cause even more problems!
Some think that anal gland problems are linked to low quality food with alot of cereal fillers which causes soft stools. Soft stools will not have enough pressure to express the anal glands. Quality food will cause firmer stool and aid in helping expressing the anal glands.