Dangers of not squeezing anal glands

Dogs will rub their butt on the ground due to anal discomfort, which will cause skin problems in dogs. If the anal glands are not cleaned for a long time, they may become infected or even ruptured. It will cause difficulty in defecation and constipation in dogs.

Prepare things

First of all, prepare tissues and gloves. If you want to give the dog a bath after squeezing, prepare the bathing things as well. This will be a lot more convenient, as you won’t miss anything when you’re halfway through the process. It’s best to prepare everything you need at once.

Find the anal glands

Fix the dog and gently pull up the dog’s tail to find the location of the anal glands. The dog’s anal glands are generally at the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions of the dog’s anus. . When squeezing your dog, don't use too much force at the beginning, because squeezing it incorrectly will hurt the dog and cause the dog to struggle. It is recommended to ask a friend to help stabilize the dog when squeezing for the first time.

Repeat squeezing

When squeezing the anal glands of a dog, squeeze the anal glands until they become empty. If pus is discharged from the anus or the secretions contain blood when squeezing the anal glands of the dog, Or if it is as thick as toothpaste, it is recommended to take your dog to the doctor. It is recommended to express the anal glands of dogs 3-4 times a year. When to express should be determined according to the actual situation.