FAQ

A dog's anal glands may be full if it shows signs like scooting, excessive licking or chewing near the anus, a fishy odor, or swelling around the rectal area.

Symptoms of blocked anal glands in dogs include scooting, excessive licking or biting around the anus, straining to defecate, foul odor, swelling, redness, discharge near the anus, and changes in behavior.

You should worry about eye discharge if it is yellow, green, bloody, thick, increases suddenly, or comes with redness, swelling, rubbing, or systemic symptoms.

Yes, gently wiping away your dog's eye boogers with a damp cloth is recommended to maintain eye hygiene, as small crusts are often normal.

You should worry about eye discharge if it's yellow, green, bloody, persistent, or accompanied by redness, swelling, pain, or other signs of discomfort.

Yes, it is generally safe and beneficial to gently wipe away dog eye boogers with a damp cloth, especially if they are small and not accompanied by other symptoms.

You should worry about eye discharge if it becomes yellow or green, is accompanied by redness or swelling, causes squinting or rubbing, or suddenly increases.

Yes, it's safe to gently wipe away your dog's eye boogers with a damp cloth, especially if they appear as light gray or reddish-brown discharge without other symptoms.

Thick white or gray mucus in a dog’s eye is often due to dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), where insufficient tears lead to irritation and increased mucus production.

Gunk in your dog's eye may be normal tear residue, but colored, excessive, or accompanied by other symptoms could signal an infection or underlying issue needing a vet.