When a dog’s anal gland fluid builds up to a certain level, it can easily cause inflammation. Severe anal gland blockage can cause dogs to have difficulty passing stool, anal swelling and pain, and possibly anal cysts, pus and bleeding, and even infection, causing great pain to the dog. Therefore, owners should regularly clean the anal glands of their dogs, so how to clean the anal glands? The first thing to do is to prepare things, such as masks, gloves, tissues, towels, snacks and so on. Then settle the dog in a suitable position, you can take some small snacks to calm the dog, so that the dog quiet, and then the next step in the preparation. 2. find the right position If it is the first time to squeeze, it is recommended to understand first before the actual operation, it is best to two people together. After stabilizing the dog, pull up the dog’s tail, you can see the anus, anal glands on the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock direction, you can feel there are two raised things is. If you don’t know how to do it for the first time, it is advisable to ask your vet to demonstrate it once and then do it yourself.3. Squeeze the anal gland lightly, until it is empty Squeeze it from light to heavy, push out the anal gland liquid, repeat this action continuously until the anal gland is empty. Squeeze the anal glands 3-4 times a year is enough. If the squeezed anal discharge is pus or if the discharge has blood in it or is as thick as toothpaste, it is recommended to take the dog to the hospital for a visit. Note 1. Because of the foul smell of anal gland fluid, it is best to clean up before bathing, squeeze out the anal gland fluid and then wash the area around the anus with bathing solution. Remove the stench. 2. When squeezing the anal glands, the owner’s face should be kept at a certain distance from the dog. Because the anal gland fluid may be sprayed out far away, you should be especially careful to avoid splashing anal gland fluid on the owner’s face. 3. If you are inexperienced, when squeezing the anal glands. You can cover your dog’s anus with a few sheets of toilet paper first. 4. If the anal area is slightly red and swollen, apply a small amount of erythromycin ointment afterwards. 5. When the anal gland fluid is stagnant for a long time, the owner may squeeze out a muddy substance, which is a normal phenomenon.
