Golden Retriever (Definite Introduction)
Many Golden Retrievers occasionally experience this on their bodies It was very heavy, causing the owner to complain repeatedly. If it is not the ears or the skin that is inflamed, we need to see if the dog’s anal glands are inflamed. The anal glands of golden retrievers will secrete a very smelly liquid, which tastes unpleasant and may even cause certain diseases. Therefore, regular cleaning of anal glands is very necessary.
The anal glands will secrete anal gland fluid, which is a very smelly liquid with a different smell and different colors. If it is not emptied immediately, cysts will form. The most common anal sac disease is blockage and inflammation.
1. Symptoms of dogs that need to clear their anal glands
The dog’s body experiences a very unpleasant odor; it often rubs on the floor. Buttocks; often bite one's buttocks or tail; the tail will not be raised very high, but drooped, and sometimes even with the tail between the legs; the dog will become very sensitive if you touch the dog's buttocks.
2. Cleaning methods
First clean the anus with warm water. The dog’s skin will become soft and loose, and the glands will In most cases, it is easier to empty. Then lift the dog's tail as hard as possible, and the anus will be highlighted. Place your thumb and index finger on both sides of the anus and push it from the outside in. Before cleaning, the nails of your thumb and index finger should be trimmed shorter. , so as not to squeeze the time and injure the dog's nails. At this time, you will feel two brittle and hard glands on both sides of the protruding anus, and squeeze them from light to heavy until the rancid-smelling liquid disappears. Squeeze your head so that you don't look directly at the dog's anus, as you may be splashed by the sprayed liquid. In fact, it’s just like popping pimples, so parents don’t have to worry about hurting their dogs.
Generally speaking, it is enough for dogs to clean up once a month. However, if a dog often eats raw meat, the cleaning interval may be shorter. In order for dogs to stay cool and healthy, we must pay attention to the cleaning of anal glands.
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