Symptoms of anal gland inflammation in dogs

Inflammation of the anal glands in dogs can cause abnormal behavior. Owners can observe whether the dog has the following abnormal behaviors.

1. After the dog goes to the toilet or when it is quiet, the dog will drag its anus forward or rub its butt back and forth on the ground.

2. The dog will turn around and lick and bite around the anus, or bite the fur on the outside of the upper hind legs and the base of the tail.

3. Dogs sit in a slide shape when they are quiet. In normal dogs, the anus does not touch the ground when sitting in a normal posture. When sick, one hind limb often stands upright, while the other hind limb stands sideways, with the anus touching the ground. . After the initial symptoms appear for a period of time, if not treated in time, the dog will develop hind limb walking difficulties. For example, after walking a few steps, the dog will suddenly touch the anus to the ground, spread the two hind limbs, and look back at the anus.

Introduction to dog anal gland inflammation

Anal adenitis can be divided into two categories, the vast majority of which are anal gland obstruction. The accumulation of anal gland secretions causes anal gland swelling, causing discomfort to dogs. . The other type is inflammation and suppuration in the glands, causing pain and itching in dogs. These two types of diseases are often accompanied by attacks. If the gland has been blocked for some time, the secretion will squeeze out like toothpaste, usually with just a gentle squeeze. If the dog's anal glands are difficult to squeeze, another method is needed. Place your index finger and thumb slightly behind the glands and gently squeeze upward and outward. Normal discharge is light yellow or brown in consistency, ranging from watery to pasty, with an unpleasant odor. If there is pus in the secretion, the dog is infected and needs to see a doctor as soon as possible.

How to clean the anal glands of dogs

The way to clean the anal glands is to hold the dog's tail base with your left hand and expose the anal opening; hold the toilet paper in your right hand and stick it directly against the anal opening. Press the anal glands at four o'clock and eight o'clock with the thumb and index finger of your right hand, squeeze them inward and then rub them outwards, and the anal gland fluid will be discharged; after repeated squeezing several times, the anal gland fluid will be emptied. .