Why do Husky dogs need to clean their anal glands? Before I introduce to you how to clean the anal glands of Husky dogs, all dog owners must first figure out why they should express their anal glands regularly?

1. Why should we express the anal glands of dogs regularly?

If a dog walks outdoors or urinates, a strong-smelling liquid will be discharged from the anal glands. But in reality, because many dog ​​owners live in cities, their puppies are relatively delicate and do not get enough exercise outside, so the fluid in the anal glands remains there. Therefore, dog owners should regularly express their anal glands when their dogs are bathing.

(The editor of "We Love Pets Network" reminds everyone: If you don't pay attention to the anal gland hygiene of your dog, your puppy will easily develop urinary system diseases, such as anal gland inflammation. The dog will be very painful. !)

2. How to express the anal glands of a Husky?

Every time you bathe your Husky dog, dog owners should do this:

1. First of all, pay attention to your head and don’t get too close to the anal glands;

2. Then turn the dog’s tail upward to make the anus protrude;

3. The dog owner puts his fingers at the four and eight o'clock points next to the dog's anus and squeezes (from bottom to top, from inside to outside, from light to heavy);

4. At this time, the dog will spit out yellowish-brown smelly stuff, which is very smelly! The dog's anal gland cleaning process is over.

3. Some precautions for cleaning anal glands

1. Regular squeezing and cleaning of the dog’s anal glands is very important. If the dog’s anal glands are not squeezed regularly, it can also cause anal gland inflammation. The technique must be paid attention to: from bottom to top, from inside to outside, from light to heavy. Remember: when squeezing, it is best to cover the anus with tissue paper or cotton to prevent smelly water from splashing on the body.

2. If the glands have been blocked for a period of time, the secretions will squeeze out like toothpaste rather than spraying out. Usually they can flow out by just squeezing them gently.

3. If the dog's anal glands are difficult to squeeze, another method is needed, which is to place the index finger and thumb slightly behind the glands and gently squeeze upward and outward. Normal discharge is light yellow-brown in color, ranging in concentration from watery to paste-like, and is accompanied by a foul odor. If there is pus and blood in the secretion, it means you are infected and you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

4. If you can feel the accumulation but cannot squeeze it out, it means that the anal glands are blocked and must be treated as soon as possible and seek medical attention. Otherwise it will swell. In this case, the dog will lick its anus and urinate on the ground. If it is severe, it will hurt. Due to the pain, the dog will sprint or chase its tail or keep running.Licking or biting the base of the tail, eventually producing an abscess. The dog at this time appears listless, refuses to eat or is constipated.

5. Check the fluid sac in the anus regularly and clean it once every half month or month.

The above is some knowledge about cleaning the anal glands of Huskies. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.