Anal gland is one of the endocrine glands in dogs, which is located on both sides of the anus and below the ischial tubercle and can produce secretions. Every time a dog defecates, the secretion will be discharged through the anal gland.
The anal gland of a normal dog is brown, but if there is something wrong with the anal gland of a dog, the color will change.
2. Symptoms of anal gland problems
If dogs have problems with their anal glands, they may have the following symptoms:
1. lick your ass a lot: if the dog keeps licking his ass, it may be that there is something wrong with the anal gland.
2. Smell and dirt: If dogs have problems with their anal glands, they will secrete smelly secretions or dirt around their hips.
3. Persistent constipation: If the dog can't squeeze out the stool, it may be that the anal gland has been blocked and needs to be cleaned up in time.
3. Common causes of anal gland problems
Anal gland problems are usually caused by the following reasons:
1. The anal glands of dogs are not cleaned regularly, resulting in secretion accumulation.
2. The dog's improper diet causes the stool to harden and it is difficult to discharge smoothly, thus causing anal gland problems.
3. Dogs are in a state of stress for a long time, and anal glands will secrete too many secretions, which is prone to problems.
4. How to prevent anal gland problems?
In order to prevent anal gland problems, dog owners need to do the following:
1. Clean the anal glands of dogs regularly, preferably once a month.
2. Ensure that the dog has a healthy diet, and don't eat too much meat and human food, so as to avoid the stool being too hard to be discharged.
3. Provide a normal environment for dogs and reduce their stress.
4. If the dog is found to have anal gland problems, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital for treatment as soon as possible to avoid aggravating the problem.