Untreated glands become a medical emergency
Impacted glands don't stay the same. The pressure builds until the gland becomes infected and swollen. If left untreated, the gland can rupture, creating a painful open wound. Your dog is in severe pain. You're rushed to the emergency vet.
The cost? $650-$700 for emergency surgery. Weeks of painful recovery.
Or worse repeated infections mean the glands have to be surgically removed
This is why prevention matters. One daily chew creates the firm stools that keep anal glands naturally empty and healthy.