Well Benji doesn't really do this much. He does this daft thing where he can be lay down and then he will jump up all of a sudden and run off as if something is after him and that's when we know to take him to the vets but he's usually fine after they have been emptied but he seems very uncomfy at the moment and I haven't a clue what's wrong with him.

This is a bit of a funny question, but the anal gland smell, is that the smell you smell when youre sure theres a poo somewhere in the house but you cant find it, or is it a different smell. I have experienced the former smell today and we have all been on a hunt but cant find the mystery deposit.

First its palatable...always a good thing esp if a fussy eater.
Second its specific to the motlity and function of the large bowel.
Adding bran is fine but all this does is bulk up the faeces.
This product is probs the all singing, dancing version...bulks up, maintains gut health and motility.
All I can say is the need for anal gland procedures is virtually nil if the dog or cat is on this.

Its a real fishy smell, very distinctive

Thanks for that - I've just ordered some.

Thanks for the info. Definately looking into this. ...Keith

This sounds familiar. Charlie does the same or sometimes suddenly bites at his back end as though he's got a sudden itch.
Keith

I contacted the vets today and they prescribed some Prednisolone tablets. (they had already seen him on Tuesday night) I have ordered some of that Profibre from VetUK, I think it's definitely worth a try for £12.

Yes it does sound like his anal glands. Have you used anything for fleas lately or wormed him? I wormed ours a couple of days ago and deflead them both with Frontline last night.

Hi, yes deflead and wormed to date