When emptying your dog's anal sac, how much pressure should you use?

Question

And is there a color to the the fluid that comes out? If not, how can you tell you squeezed the anal sac properly?

Answer 1

Only someone who is trained should do this for your pup. Please don't try to do this on your own.

Answer 2

Prepare a warm moist wash cloth or towel. 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 feels the glands as small firm nodules in the perianal area. Place the cloth over the area. Position your thumb on one gland and index finger on the opposite gland.
By pressing in and squeezing your fingers toward each other the glands should empty. Wipe the area clean with the cloth. Repeat if necessary.
If the discharge is bloody or purulent in appearance there is probably an anal gland infection - treat as described below.

Infected Anal Glands
This condition is recognized by the presence of blood or pus in the anal gland secretions. The dog may also exhibit discomfort when the glands are emptying or do a great deal of scooting.
Treatment : empty the glands as described above. Once the gland are empty and the area cleansed, fill the gland with antibiotic ointment (such as Panalog) by placing the tip of the tube into the duct opening to the anal gland and squeeze the tube to fill the gland. Repeat this process every two days until the anal gland secretions are no longer showing signs of blood or pus. The dog should also be receiving oral antibiotics such as chloromycetin or tetracycline during this time

Most dog owners that do this themselves, do it in the bathtub, with bum directed toward the drain.
http://www.barkbytes.com/medical/med0029.htm
Here is a better illustration> http://www.thepetcenter.com/wai/analsacs.html
http://www.thedachshundnetwork.com/analsacs.htm

Answer 3

Definitely not weird! I work at a vet and we have lots of dogs that come in to have them expressed, some of them just have problems with it and others don't. Some we have to see every few weeks, others we've never done. In the future watch for chewing at paws, chewing at the bottom or scooting their bottom across the floor. If you notice anything call the vet because the liquid can solidify and cause an infected anal gland, leading to an anal gland abcess which is extremely painful! Good luck!

Answer 4

You need to apply enough pressure to release the infected sac. What comes out is basically puss. Yellowish liquid that has a horrible smell. I would suggest if you have never done this before to let you vet show you how.

Answer 5

You should really take your dog to a vet or groomer and have that person show you just how to do it. If you use too much pressure there is a chance you could really injure your dog...:(

Answer 6

Never heard of doing that 2 a dog sorry

Answer 7

Let your vet or groomer show the proper way to do this!!