Have you ever seen a dog behave like the picture above?

It looks really funny

Is the dog making his owner happy?

Actually no, dogs have these behaviors

There may be a problem with the anal glands

What are anal glands

Anal gland is a gland, generally referred to as anal gland, mostly refers to the anal glands of dogs, also known as anal sacs, which are a pair of pear-shaped glands located at about 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock on both sides of the dog's anus. Place, one on the left and one on the left.

The role of dog anal glands

Each dog has its own unique smell, which is emitted by the dog's anal glands. Dogs also identify each other by smelling each other's anal glands.

The anal glands release lubricant during defecation to facilitate defecation.

Why should you express your dog’s anal glands

The sacs of the anal glands contain anal gland fluid. If it is not discharged for a long time, the smell will be very strong. After anal gland fluid has accumulated for a long time, it must be cleaned appropriately to prevent inflammation.

Sometimes when a dog rubs its butt on the ground or licks its own butt, it is probably because the anal glands are blocked. In severe cases, the glands may become swollen, causing difficulty in defecation!

How to express the anal glands of your dog correctly at home

It should be noted that when cleaning the dog's anal glands, do not point the dog's anus directly towards you to avoid being sprayed by the squeezed liquid.

1. First, lift the dog’s tail to expose the anus

2. Place your fingers at 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock next to the dog's anus and squeeze. Press down slightly and the dirt will be squeezed out. Some dogs will squirt out a light brownish-yellow and very smelly liquid, which will be emptied after repeated squeezing.

After the anal gland squeezing is completed, it is best to give the dog a fragrant bath~

If there are glands that can be felt but cannot be squeezed out, it indicates that the anal glands have been blocked. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in time

It is very important to squeeze and clean the anal glands of your dog regularly. It can not only reduce the body odor, but also avoid causing anal adenitis. Don’t be lazy, poop scavengers.