How Do You Express A Dogs Anal Glands?
Perhaps the most unpleasant task for a dog owner occurs during the grooming process. Expressing the anal glands of a dog can be difficult and downright disgusting, but proper care of these anal glands on a regular basis can prevent health problems that require veterinary care. While not all dog owners will want to be a “do it yourself-er” when it comes to this chore, with a little practice, it can be done quickly and efficiently with minimum mess and odor. Prepare a bath for your dog. The secretions of the anal gland are highly unpleasant to smell, and the contents of the gland can spray out unexpectedly during expression. Expressing the anal glands in a tub allow you to perform this task and immediately control the mess and odor. Locate the anal gland openings. Look at approximately 5 and 7 o’clock around the anus of the dog. They may be impossible or difficult to visualize. Feel for the glands with your thumb and forefinger beneath the skin under the anal gland openings. The glands a
