Bleeding at night

Question
Hi.  I have noticed that my dog has been slightly bleeding out her bottom at night.  It happens at least once a week. I just took her to the vet for her yearly check up and she does not have worms.  I have not seen anything during the day it is only at night.  Maybe like a spot or two.  It has been happening for about a month now.  Im worried that it could be cancer?  She just turned one in April.  She is a basset hound boston terrior. Is there something i can do or should i take her to the vet?

Answer
Hi Heather - this is common for the Bassett breed-
I am sure it is the anal sacs.... Here are some things to do.

1.  give him canned pumpkin ( two tablespoons per day ) for the next week.

2.  After a week of the pumpkin, give 1 teaspoon per day of unflavored metamucil powder.  Ever day - this is good fiber and will keep the anal sacs from bleeding and getting infected.

3.  all my clients love NuVET Plus - this is a special vitamin and IMMUNE System booster - helps to heal and protect.
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html

I hope this helps - Keep me posted...
Don't worry - With good fiber and a great supplement we can take care of this. VERY common.


Take care - let me know if I can help again!!!

Marie Peppers
mtnmom@gci.net