Q: My goldendoodle has been having trouble with her anal glands for most of her life. She is only 2 years old, and I am wondering if there is anything I can do to prevent this problem. I have to take ...

One subject I don’t bring up too often is anal glands. A big reason for this is that it tends to be a gross topic. A modified version of these glands are what skunks use to spray when they are scared.

I have a 20-pound, 11-year-old cat that scooches her rump on the floor. There is nothing medically wrong with her. She is very furry, so I had her shaved in a lion cut, thinking that might help with ...