Symptoms of anal gland inflammation in dogs

1 If the dog rubs its butt on the floor, there may be a problem with the anal glands. Especially for dogs that are regularly dewormed, if this behavior occurs, you should pay attention.
2 The dog licks its anus and tail frequently.
3 The anus is red, swollen or ulcerated, and it is difficult to defecate.
4 If you feel the position of the dog’s anal glands with your hands, you can feel the bulging packets, indicating that secretions may have accumulated in the anal glands. If one side is inflamed, one anal sac may be significantly larger than the other.

Which dogs are prone to anal gland inflammation

1. Obese dogs;
2. Those who often eat meat or greasy food;
3. Dogs that lack exercise at ordinary times;
4. Older dogs;
5. Dogs with long-term soft or loose stools can easily cause anal gland fluid accumulation and obstruction.

What to do if your dog’s anal glands are inflamed

The secretion of anal glands in healthy dogs is liquid. If the secretion is paste-like or dark brown or black in color, it means Anal glands are inflamed. In this case, it is recommended to go to a pet hospital for treatment and anti-inflammation by a professional doctor, and do not use medicine to treat the dog casually. If it is daily care, you can also go to a reliable pet grooming shop or pet store to express the anal glands.
It is recommended to squeeze the anal glands once every one to two months. For those who are prone to anal gland problems as mentioned above, it is best to squeeze the anal glands once a month to prevent inflammation.
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