my groomer does it but he isn't due to go and he is itching and rubbing behind on floor
2006-07-02 08:38:42 · 10 answers · asked by sgluckle 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Note: I always do this before I give my dog a bath (in the bathtub), as the gland fluid can be quite pungent and if any gets on the fur he will smell for days.
1. Prepare a warm moist wash cloth or towel. My groomer uses baby wipes (Paper's Naturals) warmed in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds. Disposable is best since this stuff is pretty strong smelling and very unpleasant.
2. Raise the dog's tail and locate the anal glands. The glands should be at approximately 5 o'clock and seven o'clock positions in relation to the anal circumference. You will feel the glands as small firm nodules in the perianal area.
3. Place the cloth over the area. Position your thumb on one gland and index finger on the opposite gland.
4. By pressing in and squeezing your fingers toward each other the glands should empty.
5. Wipe the area clean with the cloth.
6. Repeat if necessary.
If the discharge is bloody in appearance there is probably an anal gland infection and I would see a vet asap.
Good luck. Just don't apply too much pressure. Most of the time the fluid is clear and is difficult to see on the rag, your nose will tell you if you have expressed the glands (you can smell this stuff a mile away!) Also the firm nodules you felt will be smaller or difficult to feel at all once expressed of the fluid.
2006-07-02 08:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by I no longer participate! 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Take your dog to the vet and have him express the glands, your dog might have a infection or possible abcess, your vet can tell right away. If not he can show you how to express them like a groomer . There is two different ways to express the glands, the vet will go in and a groomer will do it from the outside. The vet does this for my dog every three months. Since its a routine thing, the vet charges twenty dollars each time. He may pack the glands with a anti-inflamatory so it won't itch. If there is a infection he will give antibiotics.
Just a word of caution, don't have the groomer and vet do it back to back it will make the dog very, very sore. If you have the vet do it and have a appointment with the groomer be sure you tell the groomer NOT to express because it was just done by the vet.
2006-07-02 10:21:14 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finding out the cause is a much better solution. Do you feed your dog potatoe chips, pretzils, bones or things that could collect in the glands? It could also be the cause of diet. Expressing the glands are easy if you know what you are doing. Could your dog have worms or simply an itchie butt? While bathing your dog you put your thumb and index finger at both sides of the anus and GENTLY SQUEEZE AND GUIDE OUT TOWARD THE ANUS OPENING. It is usually more an issue of diet than something that should be done on a regular basis.
2006-07-02 08:41:52 · answer #3 · answered by dogloverdi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't attempt to express the anal glands unless you have a pro teach you how first. You could do serious damage to your dog. If you don't want to go to the groomer, go to the vet. The itching could be worms, a hemorrhoid or something else.
2006-07-02 08:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to have someone who knows how to do it show you. That is not something best taught by reading.
It could be that your dog need more fiber in his diet. More fiber makes for more bulk in the stool and that makes the gland work better. I use a Metamucile capsule. I give my 50 lbs girl one a day and she hasn't had a problem in months. Make sure you adjust dosage by weight.
2006-07-02 10:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your dog in the tub, or where you plan to bathe it, put some gloves on, get piece of tissue, lift the tail, put the tissue over the rectum and gently squeeze on either side of its rectum with your thumb and pointer finger, then wash well because it will smell!!! You also need to be sure he doesn't have worms.....that will also cause the rubbing.
2006-07-02 08:43:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the groomer or a vet - ask them to show you the proper technique.
2006-07-02 10:17:37 · answer #7 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your dog has worms, or a very itchy hiney. Take him to the vets or the groomers which ever is cheaper, and have them do it.
2006-07-02 08:48:29 · answer #8 · answered by Moose 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lick it clean.
2006-07-02 08:41:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't clean it at all
2006-07-02 08:57:52 · answer #10 · answered by justin bieber <3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋