The Importance of Examining Your Dog's Anal Glands

It is very important to regularly check, squeeze, and clean the dog's anal glands, not just to get rid of the dog's body odor. If the dog's anal glands are not squeezed frequently, it will also cause anal gland inflammation. If the glands have been blocked for a while, the secretions will come out like toothpaste rather than a spurt, usually with just a gentle squeeze. If the dog's anal glands are not easy to squeeze, another way is needed, that is, put the index finger and thumb slightly behind the glands, and gently squeeze upwards and outwards. Normal secretions are light yellow-brown, with concentrations ranging from watery to creamy, and accompanied by foul odor. If there is pus and blood in the discharge, it means that you have been infected and you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Symptoms of Inflamed Dog Anal Glands:

1. If the dog's anal glands are inflamed, the dog's anus will appear red and swollen, and severe infection will cause the dog's anus to appear eversion, causing the dog's nerve paralysis, and may be paralyzed.

2. If the pet owner never squeezes the dog's anal glands, then the dog's anal glands will definitely be blocked, resulting in secretions that cannot be discharged in time, and accumulate around the anal glands, oppressing the anal glands and causing pain.

3. Dogs with inflamed anal glands will lick around the anus vigorously. The reason why dogs suffer from anal adenitis is usually related to squatting and rubbing the anus after defecation. Bacteria and viruses are easy to take the opportunity to enter and cause anal adenitis.

4. Inflammation of the dog's anal glands will cause the dog's anus to itch unbearably. At this time, the dog will frequently lick the anus, and even dawdle on the ground, all in order to relieve the itching.

5. If the dog's anal glands are inflamed, the dog's spirit will also become poor, and there will be no appetite at all. If this continues, the dog's body will become worse and worse.