How to Clean a Dog's Anal Glands

How to clean dog anal glands

1. Prepare paper towels or cotton blocks, and disposable gloves. First, gently touch the dog's anus to see if the dog has any pain response.

2. We have to raise the dog's tail to let the anus leak out. The shy dog ​​should hold the dog's tail so that it does not hinder cleaning. Ask a friend to help hold the dog and keep him from running around. Don't point the anus right at yourself, lest you get sprayed.

3. Put on gloves, take a tissue, and gently rub and squeeze the 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions of the dog's anus. There will be some yellow-green liquid or paste-like substance. And it's very smelly. Don't squeeze too hard. Repeat this action until no secretions flow out. Your dog may struggle because the procedure is uncomfortable. If the anal glands are bleeding pus, or the discharge is bloody, or toothpaste thick, you need to see a veterinarian to see if there is a problem.

4. We don't need to use too much force when we first press. The dirt on the outside of the anal glands can be cleaned by gently pressing, and the force should gradually become heavier. And the anal glands of small dogs are more likely to get dirty, so they should be cleaned frequently. The anal glands are very smelly, and you need to clean the anus or give the dog a bath after squeezing.

Consequences of not cleaning the anal glands

1. If the anal glands are not cleaned for a long time, it will cause the dog's anal glands to be blocked, which will lead to constipation in dogs. And the dog border herding will also make the dog feel very painful.

2. It will also make the dog show some strange behaviors, such as frequent tail wagging, turning in circles, etc.

3. If the anal gland is not cleaned for the dog, it will cause inflammation of the anal gland after a long time, and the dog will feel pain. At this time, the dog will rub its butt on the ground to relieve the pain.

4. When the anal gland fluid is blocked in the dog's body and cannot be discharged for a long time, it will cause the dog to emit a bad smell. At this time, the home will also be very smelly, and the pet owner does not even want to go home.

5. Finally, when the anal glands are blocked to the worst, the dog will become very lethargic, even unwilling to eat.