Sometimes we see Teddy grinding his butt on the ground, it may be that the dog’s anal gland outlet is blocked and inflamed. When the obstruction is mild, the Teddy will rub his buttocks on the ground or lick his buttocks; in severe cases, the anal glands will be swollen and painful, making it difficult for the Teddy to defecate and even cause greater pain.
Anal gland is a gland in dogs, also known as anal sac. It is a pair of pear-shaped glands, located at about four o'clock and eight o'clock on both sides of the dog's anus, one on each side and one on each side. Open your mouth.
The anal gland sacs are filled with anal gland fluid. If it accumulates for a long time, it will turn into black or dark brown liquid or mud, and the smell will be unpleasant. Another function of the anal glands is to identify each other between dogs. When dogs meet, they will smell each other's butts to identify each other.
How to express anal glands:
First of all, you need to stabilize the dog and don’t let it wander around. It is recommended to find a friend to help watch it, and then pull up Teddy’s tail, and you can see two protruding things, that is 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions. If it is your first time to squeeze, it is recommended to ask a beautician to demonstrate it. If you do it by yourself, remember not to point your anus towards you.
After finding the position of the anal gland, squeeze out the secretion until the anal gland is empty. Be careful not to use too much force when squeezing. If it is too painful, it will affect the Teddy, so that the Teddy will not I squeezed it for you obediently. When squeezing, pay attention to it. If there is pus in the anus or the secretion is bloody or as thick as toothpaste, it is recommended to take the dog to have a look.
