Can Dog Anal Gland Inflammation Heal Itself?

If a dog's anal glands are inflamed, they generally cannot heal on their own, because after the inflammation has healed, the inflammation will reappear over time, which may lead to more serious consequences. Inflammation of the dog's anal glands If it ruptures and forms a fistula, it will never heal itself, because the anal gland will form a traumatic fistula on both sides of the anus after this situation occurs, and the dog will lick the anal gland. It is necessary to wear an Elizabeth ring for the dog to prevent further damage, and take the dog to a regular pet hospital for medical treatment in time.

How to prevent dog anal gland inflammation:

1. It is necessary to squeeze the anal glands of the dog regularly. If the anal glands of the dog’s secretions are too dry, it is generally difficult to squeeze the anal glands clean at one time, so the owner should not use brute force to squeeze them all the time. Once the anal glands of the dog are ruptured, then It is more troublesome, so the owner can squeeze it several times, and then register anti-inflammatory drugs around the anal glands for anti-inflammation, which can speed up the softening of the secretions, eliminate swelling, and make it easier to squeeze next time.

2. In addition to inflammation, the dog’s anal glands may also experience anal gland rupture. After the anal glands are cleaned, the wound should be treated in time. If the anal gland secretions are not cleaned up in time, the wound will not last long and will be repeated relapse.

3. When a dog's anal gland is inflamed and ruptured, forming a fistula, it will never heal itself. And with the dog's own licking, it may also cause the fistula to become larger. At this time, you should take the dog to the hospital in time, apply medicine to wash it, take anti-inflammatory drugs, and wear an Elizabethan ring to prevent licking. Generally, in about ten days, the dog's anal gland inflammation can be cured slowly. In the future, it is also necessary to squeeze the dog's anal glands regularly to avoid re-inflammation of the dog's anal glands.