Anal gland support for dogs
Naturally supports your dog's anal gland health
Anal gland problems are unfortunately quite common in dogs. It is estimated that around 4% of all dogs suffer from blocked anal glands each year. Sometimes it is an isolated incident that can be addressed by manually expressing the anal glands but in other cases this is a recurrent problem.
maxxiscoot is a high-quality anal gland supplement for dogs that supports your dog’s anal gland health and helps to reduce the risk of recurrent anal gland problems. It contains high amount of good quality fibre, as well as other natural ingredients that help to bulk and firm the stools, promote natural emptying of the anal glands, ease defecation, promote digestion and support healthy immune responses.
Why good anal gland health matters so much
Any problem with the anal glands is uncomfortable for your dog. Which is why you will notice frantic behaviour, like excessive licking and biting beneath the tail and frequent scooting along the surface. These are all signs of your dog trying to ease his discomfort.
As any good dog owner, you don’t want your dog to be in discomfort and that is why taking good care of your dog’s anal gland health is a priority.
The importance of fibre for your dog’s anal gland health
The anal glands normally empty themselves when the dog defecates. The pressure of firm healthy stools puts enough pressure on the anal glands for them to empty naturally. Chronic soft stools however will make it difficult for the anal glands to empty properly.
There can be various reason for chronic soft stools, but one reason is lack of fibre in the diet. Fibre is the key ingredient that bulks up and firms your dogs’ stools. Which is why fibre is so important for your dog’s anal glands health.
Fibre passes through your dog’s digestive system without breaking down or being digested. It absorbs water and adds bulk to the stool and softens it. Bulky stool is easier to pass which reduces the risk of constipation and the pressure helps to empty the anal glands naturally.
By absorbing water, fibre helps to solidify the stool and added bulk (firmer stool) can also help to relieve diarrhoea.
But it is not just about adding fibre
However, it is not only about fibre. Dogs’ digestion is more complicated than that. Which is why maxxiscoot contains additional natural ingredients and vitamins that support the whole digestive systems, as well as the anal glands.
maxxiscoot also contains probiotics but probiotics are beneficial for dogs’ anal gland health for several reasons, as they contribute to the overall gut health, which is directly linked to the efficient function of the anal glands.
We use Pediococcus acidilactici probiotics as they are proven to survive the acidic stomach environment in dogs. This allows to make it to the GI tracts where they are needed.
How maxxiscoot works
Healthy anal glands for healthy social life
As you know, anal glands play a very important role in your dogs’ social life. Because the scent the anal glands produce contains important information about the dog’s health and social status, like sex and age. Which is why checking the anal glands is usually the first thing dogs do when they meet another dog.
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Stop dog scooting with maxxiscoot
- Helps to naturally empty the anal glands
- Stops scooting and excessive licking and biting
- Eliminates the need for unpleasant anal gland expression
Because it's all about the ingredients...
What is Psyllium Seed Husk?
Psyllium comes from Plantago psyllium, a shrub like herb. The husk is the outer coating of the psyllium seed.
Psyllium Husk is best known for its potential to relieve constipation, but it can also relieve diarrhoea. While Psyllium Husk is commonly used by humans for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), haemorrhoids and other intestinal problems. It may also help to regulate blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Benefits for Dogs
- Firmer but softer stool which can help to relieve constipation
- Can help with diarrhoea
- Promotes good intestinal health
Studies
A number of studies have shown positive results in using Psyllium Husk for dogs.
This study found it offered relief from chronic diarrhoea, decreased defecation frequency and improved stool consistency.
While this study confirmed “a laxative effect of psyllium in dogs, which was already reported in human medicine, supporting the use of this fiber in the clinical management of diseases that cause constipation in dog”.
How it Works
Psyllium Husk passes through the intestines undigested and, in the colon, absorbs water and swells making the stool larger and softer.
Psyllium Husk helps the bowels to retain more water. This helps to form heavier, softer stool that is easier for your dog to pass, which helps to relieve constipation and to empty the anal glands.
Psyllium Husk can also be useful in combating diarrhoea, as it improves stool consistency and can lower defecation frequency.
What is Pumpkin Seed?
Pumpkin as a plant and its seed and oils have been used in traditional medicine to support the digestive and urinary health (hence also one of the key ingredients in our maxxiUtract urinary and bladder support for pets).
Benefits for Dogs
- High fibre content helps to improve and regulate digestion which helps to prevent constipation and relieve diarrhoea
- Great source of nutrients and minerals that offers variable health support for dogs
- Powerful antioxidant that supports the immune system
- May play part in parasite prevention
Supports the urinary tract health
How it Works
Pumpkin seeds are high in fibre and as we now know, high fibre content helps to improve and regulate digestion which can help to prevent constipation and relieve diarrhoea. They are also powerful antioxidant, but antioxidants protect against free-radical damage and oxidation in the cells.
Pumpkin seeds are an excellent plant protein source. They are also packed with valuable nutrients, like vitamins A, E and C that support the immune system, brain, skin and eye health, and contain minerals like potassium, manganese, copper, and iron that each play important role in cellular functions.
Pumpkin seeds are also high in essential fatty acids and antioxidants. They are believed to support urinary health and are often used for urinary incontinence.
Pumpkin seeds contain a high amount of the amino acid cucurbitacin, a biochemical compound that is thought to have some activity against intestinal parasites. Therefore, they may have a mild protective effect against gastrointestinal parasites, but parasites are one of the most common causes of blocked anal glands in dogs.
What is Sweet Potato?
Benefits for Dogs
- High in fibre which promotes healthy digestion and regular bowel movements
- Antioxidant properties help to reduce inflammation and support the immune system
- Provides essential vitamins like A, C, and B6
- Good energy source, provides complex carbohydrates for sustained energy
How it Works
Sweet potatoes can help reduce dog scooting primarily through their high fibre content. Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber, which can bulk up the stool. This bulkier stool can help express the anal glands naturally as the dog defecates, reducing the need for scooting to relieve discomfort.
The fibre in sweet potatoes also promotes better overall digestive health, ensuring regular bowel movements. Regular, firm stools are crucial for preventing the build-up of material in the anal glands, which can lead to scooting.
Besides fibre, sweet potatoes provide essential vitamins and minerals that support overall health, including the health of the digestive system. A well-functioning digestive system can prevent various issues that might cause scooting.
What is Omega 3?
Omega 3 has anti-inflammatory properties and as such offers various health benefits for dogs. It can help with various skin problems, like dry itchy skin and skin allergies. It can also assist with dog arthritis, autoimmune conditions, cardiac diseases, eye disorders, epilepsy, and other common dog health related issues..
Benefits for Dogs
- Anti-inflammatory and boosts the immune system
- Offers various health benefits for dogs
How it Works
Omega-3 fatty acids can help to reduce dog scooting by addressing underlying causes such as inflammation, digestive health, and skin conditions and boost the immune system:
- It can help to reduce inflammation around the anal glands and rectal area, which can be a cause of discomfort leading to scooting
- Contributes to overall digestive health that can lead to more regular bowel movements and less pressure on the anal glands
- Can help to reduce itchiness and irritation. Healthy skin around the anal area can prevent irritation that often causes dogs to scoot
- A stronger immune system can help prevent infections and other issues that may cause anal gland problems.
What is Vitamin C?
Benefits for Dogs
- Boosts the immune system
- Support collagen production
- Acts as an antioxidant
- Promotes wound healing
How it works
Vitamin C can help reduce dog scooting by supporting overall anal gland health and improving skin integrity:
- Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that boosts the immune system. A stronger immune system can help prevent infections in the anal glands, which might cause inflammation and lead to scooting
- It plays a crucial role in collagen synthesis, which is vital for maintaining healthy skin. Strong, healthy skin around the anal area can reduce the risk of irritation and inflammation that often leads to scooting
- Has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce swelling and discomfort in the anal glands
- If scooting is caused by minor injuries or irritations around the anal area, Vitamin C can aid in faster healing due to its role in tissue repair and regeneration
What is Dandelion Root?
Dandelion is a common plant that botanists classify as herbs, but most people see it as weed. They may become pleasantly surprised by the many health potentials this common plant offers but its leaves, stems, flowers, and roots have been used for various medicinal purposes over the years.
Benefits for Dogs
- Has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant properties
- Great source of nutrients and minerals that offers variable health support for dogs
- Support optimal digestion and waste elimination
- As diuretic aids urination
How it Works
Dandelions are often called valuable “health tonic for dogs”. Because they are great source of vitamins A, B, C, D and K, and important minerals like calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc, and iron.
Dandelions have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant properties and as such offers various health benefits and boost the immune system.
Dandelions offer mild liver and digestive stimulant which supports optimal digestion and waste elimination. They also act as a diuretic (promote passing of urine).
What is Bromelain?
Benefits for Dogs
- Breaks down protein in the body
- Improves absorption of nutrients and can help regulate the digestion
- Can help ease pain and swelling
- Supports the immune system
- May provide allergy relief
How it Works
Enzymes like Bromelain can help to regulate the digestion and reduce the amount of stomach problems. As well as promoting healthy, regular digestion, Bromelain also improves the absorption of nutrients, leading to overall better health.
Bromelain is also an effective natural pain reliever. It disintegrates fibrin and kinins (significant causes of inflammation in the body), which reduces swelling and eases pain related to inflammation and other illnesses / injuries.
Natural enzymes like Bromelain support the immune system by increasing the level of zinc in the body but zinc is vital for strong immune responses. Bromelain can also work as allergy relief agent (antihistamine) and help to reduce symptoms of both chronic and acute allergies.
Studies
There are available animal studies that have concluded that bromelain can help to reduce diarrhoea, as well as the amount of E.coli bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.
Another study found bromelain to be helpful in treating Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) as it seemed to help reduce intestinal inflammation.
What is Fructooligosaccharides?
Benefits for Dogs
- Improve digestive health by acting as prebiotics
- Enhance the immune function by supporting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria
- Supports nutrient
- absorptionReduces faecal odour
- Promotes regular bowel movements as source of dietary fibre
How it Works
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) work for dogs primarily by acting as prebiotics, which support the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
]FOS are not digestible by the dog’s digestive enzymes and therefore reach the colon intact where they promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut and enhance the gut microbiota.
What is Vitamin E?
Vitamin E is an essential vitamin for dogs, meaning they must get it from their diet. It is a fat-soluble vitamin, which means it is absorbed along with fats in the diet and are stored in the body’s fatty tissue and the liver.
Vitamin E is found in wide variety of foods, like meat, eggs, fruits, cereals and vegetable oil.
Benefits for Dogs
- Supports fat metabolism
- Powerful antioxidant
- Required for the proper function of many vital organs and cell function
How it Works
Vitamin E is required for the proper function of many organs in the body, including the eyes, reproduction system and brain.
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body against free radicals. It is essential for cell function and fat metabolism which makes it important for good digestive health and waste elimination.
Studies
There are number of studies available that support various benefits of Vitamin E for dogs, like this one that concludes it may help reduce itching for dogs with atopic dermatitis. While this study concludes it may contribute to a decrease in inflammation after osteoarthritis surgery.
While NASC (National Animal Supplement Council) states that vitamin E deficiency in dogs include muscle weakness and decreased fertility. Severe cases can lead to brown bowel syndrome where the large intestine haemorrhages.
What is Pediococcus acidilactici?
Pediococcus acidilactici is a species of lactic acid bacteria commonly used as a probiotic to improve gut health by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria and enhancing the immune system.
Benefits for Dogs
- Promotes gut health by helping to maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria
- Enhances the immune system by supporting a healthy gut microbiome
- Can help reduce gastrointestinal issues (that can cause strain on the anal glands)
- Improves nutrient absorption
How it Works
Pediococcus acidilactici is a robust probiotic that can survive the acidic environment of a dog’s stomach, ensuring it reaches the intestines where it can be most effective.
Once in the intestines, Pediococcus acidilactici colonizes the gut, competing with pathogenic bacteria for nutrients and adhesion sites. This helps to reduce the population of harmful bacteria, promoting a healthier gut microbiome.
The bacterium produces lactic acid, which lowers the pH of the gut environment. A more acidic gut environment inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria and supports the growth of beneficial bacteria, contributing to better overall gut health in dogs.
How to use maxxiscoot
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Frequently Asked Questions
The carefully chosen ingredients in maxxiscoot support and help maintain good anal gland health. The various natural fibres help to bulk and firm the stools, which helps the dog to empty the anal glands. While the other ingredients promote good digestive health, promote healthy bowel movements, and support the immune system.
All dogs can benefit from anal gland support. However, some dog breeds are more likely to have anal glands issues. Breeds like most Spaniels, Poodles, Shih-tzus and Bichon Frise. Same applies to flat faced dog breeds, they have shown increased risk of anal sac disorders.
Finally, older dogs are more likely to have anal gland issues than younger dogs. This is unrelated to their breed.
The recommended maintenance dosage is shown on the back of the label.
We always recommend starting slowly with any new supplement and gradually increasing the amount given. This allows your dog to get used to the new ingredients, both the taste and texture, and helps to minimise the risk of any potential stomach upset.
maxxiscoot is a fully natural supplement and does not contain any artificial flavours, colours, preservatives, or binders. Therefore, it has a natural flavour and the vast majority of dogs happily eat their food when maxxiscoot has been added to it.
However, there are always exceptions. If your dog is not accepting maxxiscoot for some reason, please contact us directly and we will offer you some additional tips and support. If we cannot together get your dog to happily accept his new supplement, we will fully refund you in line with our Happiness Guarantee.
Because no matter how effective maxxiscoot is, it will not work if your dog is not taking it. Fortunately, when we have had the opportunity to work with the owners, we have in most cases been successful in getting the dogs to accept their supplements. Which is exactly what we both want. For your dog to feel better with the help of our product.
maxxiscoot should be stored in a cool and dry place. We recommend refrigerating it after opening. This is strictly not necessary, but it helps to keep the ingredients fresh and ensure these conditions are met.
Please shake well before each use and make sure the lid is tightly closed after use.