Monthly expressions. Weekly scooting.
There's a root-cause fix.
Healthy Paws Digestive & Gland Health Chews — 60 Soft Chews
Help Break the Monthly Gland Cycle.
- ✓Helps reduce scooting, licking & fishy gland odor
- ✓Supports firmer, healthier stools
- ✓Supports natural gland emptying
- ✓Helps reduce recurring gland expressions
- ✓Supports healthier digestion every day
- ✓Daily support for long-term gland health
One soft chew daily. Dogs love the taste. Most owners notice visible improvements within 3–6 weeks of consistent daily use.
Your dog is scooting again.
Healthy digestion creates firm, well-formed stools. Those stools apply the natural pressure that empties the anal glands. When digestion is compromised, that chain breaks — and scooting, discomfort, and recurring gland problems follow.
Gut & Gland firms stools with fibre, probiotics, and enzymes — supporting natural gland expression and a healthier digestive system.
Who This Is For
This formula is designed for dogs with recurring anal gland problems, whether that means monthly vet trips, regular scooting, or stools that are never quite firm enough.
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Dogs with recurring anal gland problems
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Dogs that need regular gland expressions at the vet
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Dogs that scoot or drag frequently
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Dogs with soft or inconsistent stools
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Dogs with ongoing digestive sensitivity
What Most Owners Don't Realize
Most modern dog diets don’t provide the dietary fibre or targeted gut support needed to maintain healthy, consistent digestion. Without it, stool quality becomes unpredictable — and inconsistent stools are the most common reason anal gland issues keep recurring and becoming progressively harder to manage.
Poor digestive health creates a recurring cycle. Soft stools fail to apply the pressure needed to empty the glands naturally. The glands accumulate fluid. Discomfort builds. Scooting and dragging follow, until the next manual expression. And the cycle starts again. Addressing stool quality at the source is the only way to break it.
Anal glands are small sacs located on either side of a dog's rectum. Under normal conditions, they empty naturally when pressure is applied during a firm, well-formed bowel movement. This process happens automatically — most dog owners never need to think about it.
When stools are consistently soft, small, or irregular, that natural pressure may not be sufficient. The glands may not empty fully, fluid can accumulate, and discomfort, scooting, and the need for manual expression can follow — and if left unaddressed, glands can become impacted or infected. This is why treating the underlying digestive cause, not just the symptoms, is the more effective long-term approach.
Supporting stool quality is the most effective long-term approach — because unmanaged, recurring gland issues can progress to impaction or infection.
Real results. Real dogs. Real owners.
Thousands of owners stopped the monthly expression cycle with Gut & Gland Support.
Bailey had gland expressions booked every six weeks. Three months in and we've cancelled two consecutive appointments. His vet asked what we'd changed. We're still on these.
We tried plain pumpkin for months. Helped slightly at first, then stopped making any difference. This felt more complete — and the improvement has actually held.
Our vet suggested improving Milo's fibre before booking another expression — try diet first, see what happens. I found this formula. That appointment was never booked.
The fishy smell on the sofa gave it away. Buster was leaking between expressions and we hadn't made the connection. Two months on these and both are gone. The smell went first.
I spent weeks reading about anal glands before buying anything. Every explanation circled back to stool quality. This was the first formula I found that actually addressed that directly.
I didn't realise we'd skipped Archie's usual appointment until I checked the calendar. Nothing dramatic — I just noticed one day he wasn't doing any of the things he used to.
Lola has a very sensitive stomach and we're careful about everything we add. She took to these immediately. Stools have been firm and predictable since. No more unpredictable mornings.
Cooper was scooting most mornings — not severely, just constantly. One day I realised it had stopped. I couldn't tell you exactly when. I hadn't even been watching for it.
We tried three supplements over two years without any real change in Winston's stool quality. This one was different. It's the first time he's gone this long without an issue.
Duke is eleven. Our vet mentioned gland issues tend to worsen with age and suggested supporting his digestion proactively. Seven months in with no expressions needed. Worth every penny.
One of our dogs had recurring gland issues; the other didn't. We put both on these. The one with problems improved. The other stays problem-free. One chew each, every day.
Our groomer had flagged Bella's glands at every appointment for over a year. After two months on these, she said nothing. I hadn't mentioned the supplement. That told us everything.
We switched Luna's food three times thinking diet was the problem. It wasn't the food — it was the fibre profile. Once I understood that, this was the obvious choice.
Our vet mentioned that if monthly expressions continued we'd eventually need to consider a referral. I wanted to try the dietary route first. Six months in, no expressions. We avoided it.
We adopted Daisy without any dietary history. Her stools were inconsistent from day one. Two months on these and she's been reliable every morning. No more dreading walks.
Rocky's improvement was gradual — something around week three, clearly better by week five. If you're expecting a two-week fix, give it more time. It was worth every extra week.
My wife pointed out Chester wasn't dragging or licking anymore before I did. When she asked what changed, I checked the calendar. We'd been on these for five weeks.
I almost didn't order. We'd been let down before. My husband noticed Max still wasn't scooting at the six-week mark. I hadn't even noticed because I'd stopped watching.
Biscuit had never had consistently firm stools in four years. We'd accepted it as just her normal. Two months on these and they're firm every day. That genuinely surprised me.
Our last dog needed surgery for an impacted gland. When we got Percy we started him on fibre support early. Eighteen months in, no gland issues at all.
Real results take consistent daily support.
Here's a general guide to what many pet owners experience. Every dog is different.
✓ Digestive system starts adjusting
✓ A short adjustment period is normal
✓ More predictable bathroom routine
✓ Less scooting may begin
✓ Less licking and fishy gland odor
✓ More comfortable after bowel movements
✓ Stools stay firm and consistent
✓ Vet visits for gland issues become less frequent
Individual results vary. These are general expectations based on customer experience, not medical guarantees.
Helped thousands of dogs eliminate recurring anal gland issues and reduce the need for repeated vet expressions.

Every ingredient. Every reason.
Every ingredient in this formula was chosen for a specific, documented purpose. Nothing added for bulk. Nothing hidden.
The primary fiber source in the formula, creating the stool bulk needed for natural gland expression.
- Helps produce firm, well-formed stools
- Supports natural anal gland emptying during bowel movements
A complementary pumpkin fiber form that broadens the formula’s fiber profile for more complete coverage.
- Supports consistent stool bulk throughout the day
- Helps maintain healthy gut motility and regular transit
A soluble apple fiber that forms a gentle gel in the digestive tract to regulate bowel transit.
- Helps slow and regulate the speed of bowel transit
- Supports comfortable, predictable bowel movements
Beneficial bacteria that support a healthy, balanced gut microbiome.
- Promotes bacterial diversity in the digestive tract
- Supports nutrient absorption and immune function
A plant flavonoid that supports a calmer digestive environment.
- Supports the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response
- Helps reduce gut irritation during digestive imbalance
A natural digestive enzyme from pineapple that improves how the body processes dietary protein.
- Helps break down protein before it causes gut irritation
- Supports better nutrient absorption from each meal
Added to support immune resilience and tissue health during periods of digestive stress.
- Helps neutralize oxidative stress in the gut
- Supports tissue integrity and gut lining health
A fat-soluble antioxidant that supports cellular health throughout the body.
- Helps protect cells from oxidative damage
- Supports healthy skin and coat from within
Healthy Paws vs. Generic Supplements
Not all supplements are built the same. Here's what sets Healthy Paws apart.
| Feature | Healthy Paws | Typical Digestive Supplements |
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| Specifically formulated for anal gland health | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dual-source pumpkin fiber | ✓ | ✕ |
| Probiotics included | ✓ | △ |
| Apple pectin included | ✓ | ✕ |
| Digestive enzyme support | ✓ | △ |
| Ingredient transparency | ✓ | △ |
| No unnecessary fillers | ✓ | △ |
| Supports gland health, digestion, and stool quality | ✓ | △ |
Every ingredient chosen for its specific role in gut health, stool quality, and natural gland expression.

Real questions. Honest answers.
The things owners actually want to know before trying something new.
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