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How to empty (express) a dog's anal glands at home (the external method)

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How to empty (express) a dog's anal glands at home (the external method)

1,846,151 views October 25, 2019 4:56

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In this easy to follow video, we will show you how to empty / express your dog's anal glands at home, safely and easily, using the external method to express the anal glands gently without causing your dog pain or injury.

No need for a trip to the vet. We show you how to express your dog's anal glands at home. I was taught this method by a vet, so it is a veterinary approved method to empty your dog's anal glands. It is what is known as the external method, as opposed to the internal method of anal gland emptying, which can be slightly trickier and more invasive.

We answer questions such as:

How to express your dog's anal glands at home
Why does my dog smell of fish?
Why does my dog scoot on the floor?
What are anal glands?
Where are the anal sacs located?
Do all dogs need their anal glands expressed?
Can I empty my dog's anal sacs at home?

With the agreement of your veterinarian, you can definitely empty your dog's anal glands at home. We show you where the anal glands are located on your dog, the position of the sac openings and how to gently milk (not squeeze) the glands so that they drain easily and without causing your dog pain.

We also show what you will see, how you will know when the anal glands are empty and how often expression should be done.

A dog with anal gland problems may:

- Drag their bottom along the floor (scoot)
- Try to scratch, lick or bite at their bottom (or even other areas of their body like their feet)
- Smell fishy from their bottom (or breath, if they have been licking their behind)
- Wag their tail less
- Seem depressed
- Object to their tail being lifted or handled

To read the full blog, visit
dfordog.co.uk/blog/how-to-empty-dog-anal-glands…

00:00 How to empty your dog's anal glands
00:15 Should a dog's anal glands be emptied?
00:26 How do you know if your dog needs glands expressed?
00:37 If your dog smells of fish
00:48 Can I empty my dog's anal glands myself?
01:11 How to express the glands at home
01:26 The external method - what you will need
01:50 Expressing dog anal glands - diagram
02:00 Where are a dog's anal glands?
02:12 Emptying a dog's glands - video demonstration
03:14 How will I know when the glands are empty?
03:30 Where to put your fingers - demonstration
04:07 What if nothing comes out of the glands?
04:19 When to see a vet

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D for Dog published this 4:56 video tutorial on October 25, 2019. It has been watched 1,846,151 times on YouTube.

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