anus inflamed

Question
I have a 7 year old pug named Buddy, for the past month he has had very loose stools, almost a mustard color with a jelly like substance with it.  His anus is swollen and he smells really bad.  I tried to express his anal glands but when I did, I noticed blood on the cloth and nothing else came out so I stopped.  I have to wash his butt daily (very gently) and when I do, there is always a little blood on the cloth.   Sometimes the odor smells like garbage but is is almost unbearable to be around him.  My other pug who is a rescue from a puppy mill has always had leaky glands and I would know that smell anywhere.  This is not the odor coming from my Buddy.  What could he have?  Like most people, my money situation is very limited.

Answer
Eva  -

You should have your dog evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. I realize that you wrote that you do not have the money for a vet visit, but in this case you need to make this a priority.  Unfortunately, I cannot diagnose what is going with on with your pet because I have not had the chance to exam your dog.    It seems as though your dog has an anal sac infection.  Your should have it checked by a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Best Regards,

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM