What will happen if the dog does not squeeze the anal glands

If the dog does not squeeze the anal glands, it will cause blockage and inflammation

The anal glands are located at the four and eight o'clock positions on both sides of the dog's anus. Pair of pear-shaped glands.
The anal gland sacs will be filled with anal gland fluid. If they are not squeezed for a long time, the fluid will turn black and dark, and emit a smell, causing the anal gland outlet to become blocked, red, swollen and inflamed. In severe cases, it may even cause anal swelling. Pain, difficulty defecating, affecting the dog's eating, etc.
Therefore, it is very important to help your dog clean its anal glands every time he takes a bath. If you find that your dog’s anal glands are red and swollen, or you see your dog often spinning around biting its tail, licking its butt, or rubbing its buttocks on the floor, it indicates that it needs to be squeezed. Anal glands.

How to clean the dog’s anal glands

First, hold the root of the dog’s tail with your left hand to prevent it from moving and expose the anus. Hold the paper in your right hand and stick it to the anal opening, using your right thumb and index finger. Press the anal glands at four o'clock and eight o'clock on both sides of the anus respectively, squeeze inward and then rub outward, and the anal gland fluid will be discharged. After repeated several times, the anal gland fluid can be emptied. Pay attention to the moderate squeezing force to avoid anal gland damage caused by excessive force; if the dog is already inflamed, the anus needs to be flushed with saline, and then erythromycin ointment is applied externally. When the inflammation is severe, it is necessary to seek medical treatment and inject antibiotics. .