Puppies can express their anal glands, usually after the dog reaches 3 months of age. The anal glands are on both sides of the dog's anus, one on each side. When squeezing, you need to prepare tissues and masks, because the stuff squeezed out by the anal glands smells bad.

When a puppy frequently rubs its buttocks on the ground, it is probably because the anal glands are blocked. If not treated in time, it may cause difficulty in defecation, blood in the feces, redness, swelling and ulceration of the anus, etc. At this time, the owner can help To squeeze the anal glands of puppies, press the anal glands with your thumb and index finger, apply pressure from the outside inward, and squeeze out all the secretions in the anal glands. It is recommended to wear gloves before operating.