Question:
I have an 8-year-old Maltese who appears to have a number of problems that have been going on for years:-- He continually drags his hindquarters on the carpet, even the same day that his anal sacs have been cleaned.-- He constantly has growths on his body that must be surgically removed. The new ones appear at different locations.-- He spends hours licking between the toes of his front paws. The vet checked his paws repeatedly and couldn't find anything abnormal.Any guidance you can give on these topics will be greatly appreciated.
A.McG., Hertford, NC May 04, 2008
Answer:
Your poor dog's multiple problems call for a holistic approach: more exercise, outdoor activity, a fresh raw beef-marrow-shank/soup bone to chew on and a radical change in diet. Chronic anal gland, gum, ear, skin, joint, and other problems often disappear or are significantly improved by feeding animals organic, whole-food diets plus supplements.A daily teaspoon of psyllium husks or human-grade (not fertilizer) bone meal in his food may also help the anal glands heal.
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