What’s Wrong with Your Dog’s Rear End? Here’s an Easy Way to Stop Scooting, Fishy Odors, and Messy Poops
Reviewed by Dr. Daisy May - DVM
Updated on 3/15/2025
What’s the ONE thing your dog shares with a skunk? Turns out, they both have anal glands — which are small sacs that relay important information in a stinky way.
While a skunk uses them as a defense mechanism to ward off threats…
Your dog’s anal glands have a signature scent to help mark territory and communicate with other dogs.
However, it’s incredibly easy for them to clog-up. And when that happens, they can become irritated, inflamed, or even infected.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, roughly 56 MILLION dogs will suffer from a “blocked bottom” at some point in their lives.
So if your dog hasn’t faced these struggles just yet, chances are… it’s only a matter of time.
The good news is, there’s a simple solution to this painful problem and it doesn’t involve stepping foot inside a vet’s office or getting your hands dirty.
But first, let’s discuss some of the subtle signs:
The 5 Subtle Signs Your Dog’s Anal Glands Need Attention ASAP
💩 Soft Stools
💩 Scooting across the Floor
💩 Excessively Licking Rear End
💩 Oily Stains on your Bed or Couch
💩 Foul Odor (often described as “fishy”)
Your dog’s anal glands carry a pungent fluid that gets squeezed out each time they poop.
The trouble starts when their stools aren’t firm enough to press against these two glands and empty them as nature intended.
Instead, that funky fluid gets trapped inside where it thickens into a paste and creates an intense amount of pressure.
No wonder your dog can’t stop scooting, licking, or stinking up the house.
Not to mention, a clogged gland rarely fixes itself. So, the cycle repeats over and over until you fix the underlying cause — which leads us to our next topic:
What’s Missing from Your Dog’s Food?
Take a look at almost any bag of kibble or even wet food and you’ll see the same bold promise stamped across the label: “complete and balanced”.
But those words don’t tell the full story. Most of these foods are built for a long shelf-life, not long-term health.
That means they’re cooked at extremely high temperatures which strips away vital nutrients…
Followed by a cocktail of cheap fillers, artificial preservatives, and loads of synthetic additives that can wreak havoc on digestion.
Now it makes sense why so many dogs deal with constant tummy troubles — from messy poops to stinky farts.
However, the real issue at hand is the lack of fiber.
It’s not just “roughage” to keep things moving. Fiber is what bulks up every stool and gives it the firmness to put enough pressure on your dog’s anal glands. This way, they can empty out with ease.
The good news is, there’s a simple way to ensure your dog has a perfect poop every time and it doesn’t require any expensive food changes or extra trips to the vet:
Try This All-New, Science-Backed Soft Chew to Help Your Dog Express Themselves Naturally
Pawfy Anal Glands Chews were created by two frustrated pet parents who spent years trying to solve their dog’s painful anal gland problems. They traveled back and forth to the vet’s office and tried all sorts of “healthy” food swaps.
But after nothing worked, they took matters into their own hands and teamed up with a veteran pet nutritionist to develop something that could benefit every dog. The result is a premium soft-chew packed with a unique combination of fiber, powerful probiotics, and essential nutrients to help your dog’s anal glands express themselves naturally without any mess.
Avoid Knockoffs and Cheap Imitations
There are plenty of so-called “anal gland chews” stacked on your local pet store shelves.
Except the majority of them are nothing more than knockoffs and cheap imitations. They’re crammed with weak ingredients and watered-down formulas that barely scratch the surface of what your dog actually needs.
It’s no surprise so many pet parents end up disappointed and convinced supplements don’t work.
That’s why it’s critical to understand what separates a gimmick from something that truly delivers. The difference comes down to three things: real research, rigorous testing, and proven ingredients combined with effective dosages. Anything less simply won't work.
Well, Pawfy Anal Glands Chews check all of those boxes. They’re sourced from premium ingredients based on published scientific studies and tested at an independent 3rd party lab.
Here’s a taste of what your dog can expect to find inside each peanut butter-flavored soft chew:
Pumpkin Seed Powder
A natural fiber that firms and shapes your dog’s stools so they pass the right way and empty the anal glands each time. It keeps them comfortable, prevents messy poops, and saves you from expensive vet visits.
Beet Powder
This purple vegetable draws water into the stool which gives it the perfect balance of softness and firmness. The result makes “number two’s” smoother and helps the anal glands empty without any strain.
Psyllium Husk
Psyllium husk forms a natural gel in your dog’s gut that supports digestion and boosts nutrient absorption. It also produces firm, well-formed stools that help prevent anal gland blockages.
Dandelion Root
It’s packed with essential vitamins and minerals that support overall digestive health. It also acts as a natural diuretic to help flush out waste so your dog’s anal glands stay clear and comfortable.
Inulin
This potent prebiotic feeds the friendly, beneficial bacteria in your dog’s gut to strengthen digestion from the inside-out and set the foundation for long-lasting health.
Probiotic Blend
One billion colony forming units of powerful probiotic strains to help rebalance your dog’s gut with beneficial bacteria to promote easier digestion, regular poops, and less-stinky farts.
The 4 Simple Stages to Stop Scooting and Stinky Smells or Your Money Back
Pawfy Anal Glands Chews are designed to work in 4 specific stages with visible results appearing in as little as 2 weeks and the more dramatic changes building over time.
1️⃣ The first month is called The Support Stage: The powerful probiotics inside each chew begin restoring balance to your dog’s gut. That means smoother digestion and firmer stools, which take the pressure off those sensitive glands and lay the groundwork for lasting relief.
2️⃣ Weeks 4-6 launches into The Comfort & Relief Stage: Now that digestion is back on track, the natural fiber blend of pumpkin seed and psyllium husk kicks in. Soluble fiber soaks up water while insoluble fiber adds bulk, creating smooth, consistent stools that help the glands empty naturally — without straining or swelling.
3️⃣ Weeks 7-9 moves into The Transformation Stage: This is when you really notice the change. The combination of probiotics, prebiotics, and natural fiber are all working together to keep stools regular without any discomfort. Don’t be surprised to see scooting disappear, odors fade, and your dog finally start to relax.
4️⃣ Weeks 10-12 are The Maintenance Stage: In this final stage, everything’s back to normal. Your dog’s comfortable, the couch is clean, and those stressful vet trips are a distant memory. Each chew now acts as a daily safeguard by supporting optimal digestion, healthy anal glands, and tons of tail wags.
Pawfy has carefully crafted these soft chews to help protect dogs from painful anal gland issues. They also want to make it easy for any dog to try. That’s why every jar comes with a 60-day money back guarantee. This gives you 2 months to take them for a spin — completely risk-free. And if you don’t see a night-and-day difference in your dog during that time, they’ll refund your entire purchase price — no questions asked.
Success Stories from Happy Dog Owners
"Started about 2 weeks ago and we can already tell a difference! Way less stinky issues and she’s not seeming so uncomfortable back there. No dragging on the carpet and WAY less licking."
- Annie
"We had tried several other products but nothing worked. Our dog’s anal glands were not expressing. We tried this 1 month ago and no more odor! This product is AMAZING!!!!"
- Susanne N.
"My dog had swollen glands from what I believe was my kids giving her too much people food. She loves the peanut butter flavor and her glands cleared out and didn’t smell within days."
- Heather B.
Pawfy’s deep love and passion for pets has blossomed into a thriving online community where they’re united around one goal: helping dogs live longer, happier, and healthier lives.
That same passion is also baked into every soft chew with carefully measured, science-backed ingredients to deliver the kind of lasting results your dog can feel.
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