How to clean the dog’s anal glands

1. If the owner wants to clean the dog’s anal glands, he needs to lift the dog’s tail to expose the dog’s anus.
2. The owner puts his fingers at 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock next to the dog's anus and squeezes it. If he presses down a little harder, the dirt will be squeezed out; some dogs will spray out light brown color. And the very smelly liquid will be emptied after repeated squeezing.
3. 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.

Precautions for cleaning the dog’s anal glands

1. After helping the dog clean the anal glands, you need to give the dog a good bath.
2. 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.
3. It is very important to squeeze and clean the anal glands of your dog regularly, not only to reduce body odor, but also to avoid causing anal adenitis.

The reasons why dogs squeeze their anal glands

1. The sacs of the dog’s anal glands contain anal gland fluid. If it is not discharged for a long time, the smell will be very strong. After the anal gland fluid accumulates for a long time, , it is necessary to clean properly to prevent inflammation.
2. Sometimes when a dog rubs its butt on the ground or licks its own butt, it is likely that the anal glands are blocked. In severe cases, the glands may become swollen, causing difficulty in defecation.