Leaking?

Does anyone know about oes leaking? It smells like tuna fish and it happens to my dog about once a month??? Her name is Olivia and she just turned 2. Otherwise she is healthy. I have never heard of it???
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Lin
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She could have an infection - vaginal or urinary! I would take her to the Vets soon! Is she spayed? If not - I would recommend doing so.
If you mean rectally, I have experience with this with Tyler and Kiera. I believe that it is the natural lubrication prior to a BM. I did however think that the fishy smell had to do with the fact that I give them both Omega 3 (fish oil) daily... I guess not. When I smell this it tells me that they need to have a BM, so I give them a walk and within a 10 minutes they both have had a BM.

That is my experience, hope it helps.
If it is rectally - it's probably infected anal glands. They should be checked out by the Vet. Normal bowel movements express the anal glands - however - some dogs have problems with impacted anal glands and need them expressed. The smell can be overwhelming!

Anal glands don't usually "leak" - so if it's that - they may be infected.

Your best bet is having her checked out at the Vet to rule out any of the above possibilities. Whatever it is - it sounds as though it may be abnormal.

Kristen
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