Why does Teddy need to squeeze his anal glands? If Teddy's anal glands are not squeezed frequently, the anal gland sacs will be filled with anal gland fluid, which will turn into black or dark brown liquid or mud after a long time, and the smell will be unpleasant; if the Teddy's anal glands are not squeezed frequently, Pressure can also cause inflammation of the anal glands, causing discomfort. In severe cases, swelling and pain of the anal glands can make it difficult for Teddy to defecate, and may 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.

If Teddy’s anal glands are not squeezed frequently, it can also cause anal gland inflammation. Anal adenitis can be divided into two categories, the vast majority of which are anal gland obstruction. Due to the obstruction of the gland opening, the secretions of the anal gland are swollen and cause discomfort.

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.