After a dog has its anal glands squeezed, it usually returns to normal within 1 hour. Usually cleaning the anal glands will not affect the dog. On the contrary, regular cleaning of the anal glands can reduce the dog's body odor and reduce the symptoms of anal adenitis in dogs.

The functions of dog anal glands:

1. Anal glands secrete lubricating fluid. Healthy anal glands are an important guarantee for dogs to have smooth defecation and prevent constipation. plays a key role.

2. The dog’s anal glands have a stress response to tension and fear. When the dog is in a state of tension, the anal glands can be emptied instantly and emit a foul odor under the action of sphincter contraction. This Smell helps dogs self-regulate to relieve stress.

3. Anal glands are rich in pheromones, which are important substances for transmitting messages to the outside and for dogs to receive messages from other individuals.