YuMOVE Anal Gland Health Bites for Dogs

YuMOVE Anal Gland Health bites support your dog’s digestive health by bulking and firming poos to support the natural emptying of anal glands. If their poos aren’t firm enough, their glands can fill up, leading to scooting, licking, and an unpleasant fishy smell.

YuMOVE Anal Gland Health bites are made with natural ingredients including soluable and insoluable fibre from pumpkin seed and apple pectin, plus Omega-3 from Algal Oil. Prebiotics and probiotics also help promote the population of good bacteria in the gut microbiome that supports the immune system.

YuMOVE Anal Gland Health and YuMOVE Probiotic & Fibre are both great for helping bulk up your dog’s poos and support the natural emptying of their anal glands. 

One of the main differences is the way in which they’re fed. YuMOVE Anal Gland Health are tasty bites, which can be fed like a treat, while YuMOVE Probiotic & Fibre is a powder you sprinkle over food. 

YuMOVE Probiotic & Fibre contains higher levels of dietary fibre than YuMOVE Anal Gland Health, making it a great choice for dogs who need more fibre in their diet. 

Additionally, YuMOVE Anal Gland Health contains Omega-3s from Algal Oil to help support the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response. 

If your dog has been scooting across the floor, licking more than usual, or you've noticed a strong fishy smell coming from their bottom, it could be a sign their anal glands need attention. YuMOVE Anal Gland Health bites can help by supporting the natural emptying of anal glands to reduce unwanted behaviours. If you have concerns about your dog’s anal glands, please talk to your vet.

Anal glands usually empty on their own when your dog goes to the toilet. However, if their poo is too soft or too hard, and for some other reasons, they might not be able to 'express' them naturally. This can mean they overfill which can lead to them leaking (perhaps on your lap or your sofa) and can result in them becoming blocked. Scooting, bottom licking and a strong fishy smell can all be signs their anal glands need attention.

Signs your dog’s anal glands may be full include them dragging their bottom along the floor and excessive licking or nibbling at their bottom area. Other signs include a fishy smell coming from their bottom, straining when they try to go to the toilet, or a slight shine on your dog’s poo when you pick it up.

If you have concerns, speak to your vet. You can also check out our guide to blocked anal glands in dogs.

Some breeds are more likely to experience blocked anal glands than others. Smaller breeds – like Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Cockapoos, Shih-tzus, the Bichon Frises seem to be most commonly affected. That said, anal gland issues can happen to any dog, so it’s important to know the signs and speak to your vet if you have concerns.

Other reasons your dog’s anal glands might become full or blocked:

• Allergic skin conditions
• Food allergies
• Ongoing digestive issues in dogs
• Obesity
• Parasites like worms
• A diet that’s too low in fibre
• Anatomical differences – for example, dogs with narrower gland openings

If your dog is struggling with recurring anal gland issues, your vet can help investigate the underlying cause and suggest ways to help manage it.

In healthy dogs, anal glands usually empty themselves naturally when your dog goes for a poo, a process sometimes called natural dog anal gland expression. During bowel movements, pressure from the stool and surrounding muscles squeezes the smelly fluid out of the glands through tiny ducts on either side of the anus. This fluid gives your dog's stool its unique scent and helps them mark their territory. Sometimes, though, the glands don't empty properly. Stools that are too soft or too hard are a common cause, along with a few other factors, and the glands can then fill up and become uncomfortable for your dog. When this happens, manual dog anal gland expression by a vet or groomer may be needed.