Express Anal Glands
I don’t recommend anyone doing this, but if you think you can, be prepared for the AWFUL smell. The smell is one of the reasons I won’t manually express my dog’s anal glands if needed. Here are the instructions if you think you can deal with it:
- Get a warm (not hot) washcloth.
- Locate your dog’s anal gland by lifting the tail and using the other hand to find two lumps on either side of the anal opening.
- ** Hold the cloth over the anal opening to prevent the awful smelly squirt from getting on you or anything else.
- Apply firm but gentle pressure to the sacs.
That should cause fluid to come out of the anal and emptying the glands. Then wipe your dog’s butt and you’re finished.
If you notice blood or pus, call the vet, your dog most likely has an infection.