✅ Week 1: Check for dingleberries after walks. ✅ Week 2: Add 1 tbsp of canned pumpkin to dinner. ✅ Week 3: Inspect the anal area for redness or swelling. (Wear a glove. Trust me.) ✅ Week 4: Schedule a vet expression if scooting persists.
Walking, running, and climbing (Bilaras love jumping) strengthens anal sphincter muscles.
While Bilaras are generally hardy, certain factors increase their risk of anal gland disorders:
Reader Question: "Bilara, my dog, Mr. Wiggles, keeps licking his rear end for hours. It sounds like wet leather. Help?" – Scared in Seattle Bilara Dog Anal Blog
Bilara Answers: Dear Scared, that “wet leather” sound is the song of my people. It means one of three things:
The Bilara Tip: Smell the air after he licks. Does it smell like metallic fish? Glands. Does it smell like yeast/bread? Yeast infection. Does it smell like nothing? You have a broken nose.
We recently tested the new Bilara Fragrance-Free Anal Wipes (because "Fresh Spring Scent" + actual dog butt = Eau de Toilet Disaster). ✅ Week 1: Check for dingleberries after walks
Verdict: 4.5/5 Scoots.
Pros:
Cons:
Bilara says: Buy the wipes. Your couch cushions will thank you.
Anal glands (also called anal sacs) are located at the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions around a dog’s anus. They secrete a oily, foul-smelling liquid used for:
In Bilara dogs, which evolved as semi-feral village dogs scavenging and hunting small prey, healthy anal glands were crucial for communication with pack members and deterring threats. Today, even domesticated Bilaras retain this instinct. The Bilara Tip: Smell the air after he licks