From: svdec@bellsouth.net   
      
   The problem can apply to both sexes.  We had a Basset with the same   
   problem and eventually had the glands removed.  That's s delicate   
   process and should be done by a vet who has experience in such things.   
      
   "West"  wrote:   
      
   >My lovely male beagle as a problem with the 2 scent glands located on the   
   >sides of his bottom mouth, they are small, very putrid, and offensive. It   
   >must be irritating to the dog because he is always rubbing it on his front   
   >paws, thus irritating it further. I assume it's infected because it's   
   >constantly draining out infected liquid. Anyone with experience in this   
   >area? Thanks in advance.   
   >BTW: do female beagles also get this problem?   
   >   
   >William   
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