Some puppies will drag their butts on the ground before and after defecation, which means that the dog's anal glands need to be cleaned. There are small glands next to the dog's anus, which secrete mucus and help defecate, but the anal glands are often overfilled and need to be cleaned in time to make the puppy feel healthy and comfortable. Although you can ask the veterinarian to help you clean up, you can actually help the puppy clean the anal glands by yourself while bathing your dog, which can save a lot of money and energy!
Tools required
Generally speaking, 3 to 4 damp tissues and a pair of plastic gloves are enough. It is recommended to squeeze the anal glands when the dog is taking a bath.
Clean the anal glands
The position of the anal glands is at four o'clock and eight o'clock near the anus, check whether the anal glands are full. If the glands are full, you should be able to feel a slight bulge when you press inwardly under the anus.
Raising a dog How to clean the anal glands of the dog;
Gently squeeze and absorb the blocked liquid and paste secretions with a tissue. There is a little trick in squeezing force. Pet owners can try to squeeze their own eyeballs. The force of your pain will not be painful, which is the correct force of fostering dogs' anal glands. If you find white or bloody liquid flowing out, go to the veterinarian to see if the puppy’s anus is blocked or if it is infected.
Anal gland fluid is definitely not good to smell, so be mentally prepared.
Repeat this process until the anal gland becomes empty. The movements should be gentle and make the dog feel comfortable. The puppy may not feel pain, but it will not feel very comfortable due to the swelling of the glands.
Just clean it a few times a year. Cleaning the anal glands too often is not good for the health of the puppy. However, if the dog often has problems with the anal glands, go to the veterinarian.
Once you're done, clean the dog's butt to reduce the odor. Wipe the dog's butt with a clean tissue and give the puppy a thorough shower.
Summary
Small dogs need more frequent cleaning than large dogs, and when the procedure is completed, the dogs will become energetic. If the excrement is bloody or particularly sticky, you should go to your veterinarian to confirm possible blockage and infection. Increasing the dog's fiber intake (similar to pure canned pumpkin) will usually help the dog unclog its anal glands and reduce the frequency of pet owners cleaning the anal glands for the dog.