How to clean the dog’s anal glands

First: Turn the dog’s tail upward so that the anus protrudes. The owner faces the anus.
Second: Think of the dog's anus as a round table. Place your index finger and thumb on the dog's anus at four and eight o'clock and squeeze. Until a yellowish-brown foul-smelling liquid flows out.

Techniques for squeezing anal glands

Technique: from the inside out, from light to heavy. Remember, when squeezing, it is best to cover the anus with tissue paper or cotton. Prevent smelly water from splashing on you. If the glands have been blocked for a period of time, the secretions will squeeze out like toothpaste rather than spraying out. They usually come out with just a gentle squeeze.

The functions of anal glands

One of the functions of anal glands is to help defecation: the anal gland sacs are filled with anal gland fluid, which smells unpleasant. When the dog is defecating, the openings of the anal glands open along with the anal opening, and anal gland fluid is discharged to lubricate the anus, allowing the dog to defecate smoothly. When a dog is frightened or nervous, the anal sphincter muscles will contract and anal gland fluid will be discharged.
Another function is for dogs to recognize each other. When dogs meet, they will smell each other's butts.
When the dog licks the anus and rubs the anus on the ground, the anal glands need to be squeezed
If the dog is listless, refuses to eat or is constipated, it will lick the anus and hold its buttocks on the ground. Sprinting or chasing the tail or constantly licking or biting the base of the tail means that the owner's dog needs to squeeze its anal glands. In fact, regular squeezing and cleaning of the dog's anal glands is very important, not just to expel the dog. Body odor in dogs.
If the dog's anal glands are not squeezed frequently, it will also cause inflammation of the anal glands and produce abscesses. If the anal glands are inflamed, red and swollen, you can use external products to treat bacteria, such as Kung Fu Da Chong Kang, or use external products to reduce inflammation and trauma. Such as fairy water, Bai Kerui, etc.