How to wash the butt of a poodle? For long-haired dogs such as poodles, first cut off the hair around the anus to prevent fecal contamination; the anal skin is soft, and you must first confirm the position of the anus before cutting the hair; use your index finger Squeeze the four and eight o'clock points with your thumb to squeeze out the yellow liquid.

1. Cut the hair around the anus short

Long-haired dog breeds such as poodles have very thick hair around the anus. To prevent feces from contaminating it, it is best to cut it short. Lift up the tail, fix the dog's body, use small scissors to cut off the hair around the anus, and cut into a circle with the anus as the center and a radius of 2 to 3cm.

2. The position of the anus must be confirmed

The skin at the anus is very soft and is an easily injured area. Never cut at will before confirming the position of the anus, otherwise it will cause serious harm to your dog, so it is very important to confirm the position of the anus first. .

3. Clean anal glands

Think of the dog’s anus as a round table. Place your index finger and thumb on the dog’s anus at 4 and 8 o’clock and squeeze. This eliminates the need to use your thumb or index finger to lightly grab the area around the butt and press it after bathing. Normally, just use toilet paper and press it gently like squeezing. Yellow liquid will come out, but it doesn't come out often, so there is no need to force it out.

Notes:

Technique: From the inside out, from light to heavy. Remember, when squeezing, it is best to cover the anus with facial tissue or cotton to prevent smelly water from splashing on the body. If the gland has been blocked for a period of time, secretion They squeeze out like toothpaste, rather than squirting, and they usually come out just by squeezing them gently.

Normal secretions are light yellow-brown in color, ranging in concentration from watery to paste-like, and accompanied by a foul odor. If you can feel the accumulation but can't squeeze it out, it means the anal glands are blocked. Go see a doctor for treatment

If you really can’t do it or don’t know how to do it, go to a pet store. Generally based on bathing, you can try to start squeezing the anal glands after the puppy is weaned and eats dog food.