[sweetlee]

The past few days Dodge has been stinking really bad at times.
I read about anal glands and I am sure that is what the smell is. I talked to the vet and they will check him on Thursday, she said it isn't urgent as he has not been licking, or scooting.
I think it is releasing when he is getting overly excited. My son is staying here for a few days and they have a guinea pig, and that dog KNOWS when that guinea pig has been out.
He acts like a total idiot. Sniffing the floor frantically, wagging his tail so hard it could knock you over etc.
Anyhow, is this normal for them to let loose when they get overly worked up? And if so, does that mean he has no control over them?
When I first got him he had terrible mushy poop, so they probably weren't expressing properly.
I guess I am just scared that he is going to have to have them done often and he has a problem. Is it possible that just once they might need expressed and then straighten out?
In the meantime does anyone have any idea what I could wipe him off with to neutralize the odor? He just had a bath a couple of days ago, I am wondering if maybe just wiping some baby wipes across his butt and fur will get rid of the stink?
This is really freaking me out.

Sharon