How To Take Care Of Your Dog’s Health
You must insert your forefinger into the dog's rectum and squeeze each gland in turn. This may prove harder than simple expression and the substance that comes out will be darker in color and foul smelling.
If your dog's anal glands become impacted they can get infected. You will notice bloody pus when you try to express them. In that case you need to treat the dog with antibiotics. It is better to keep the anal glands clear then you will avoid that scenario altogether.
Expressing your dog's anal glands may seem an unpleasant chore but it is important in maintaining your dog's general health. The itching that results from a blocked anal gland can be very uncomfortable for the dog. If the blockage gives rise to an infection that can have important health implications.
Infections can generally be treated easily with antibiotics but it is best to avoid antibiotics if possible. The overuse of antibiotics is leading to many resistant strains of bacteria. Antibiotics should be used only when necessary.
A simple expression of the anal glands will prevent complications and save you some heavy veterinary bills in the future. It is the work of a few minutes once you know how.
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