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Anal gland?

posted 17 years ago by belleandguaca
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What was the dog washing lady talking about w/dog's anal glands and squeezing?

Ah this is what IMDB boards are for! Haha.

Dogs, and many other animals, have anal glands that secrete their scent, usually when they deficate. It's a way for them to mark their territory. Since most homeowner's prefer not to smell their dog's pungent smell, their vet or dog-washer will squeeze the glands while cleaning the dog. This gets rid of the fluid and saves the homeowner from unpleasant odors. Sometimes dogs have trouble releasing it themselves as well so the Vet will relieve them of uncomfortably full anal glands.

Anal glands are also how skunks and possums release their respective aromas.

Thats my best answer for you. Enjoy!

[–] belleandguaca 17 years ago

You're awesome, thanks. That sounds like a disgusting job! Glad I have a cat who doesn't have a smelly butt!

[–] piratesteph 17 years ago

cats have anal glands too.

i work at a vet clinic and we do have to express cat's anal glands, just not as often as dogs.

[–] belleandguaca 17 years ago

That's why I said I'm glad I don't have a cat w/a SMELLY butt. It's fine if she has anal glands...as long as they don't stink...and I don't have to empty them.

[–] MrsLinus83 15 years ago

Thanks for the 411. I take my dog to the groomer ever 2 months..I didnt know he was getting a *ss rub.

[–] dollvalley 9 years ago

The curious in me wants to know, exactly where are they located and how do you express them (lovely way to put that by the way).

[–] dakoko 9 years ago

If you don't know exactly, leave it to a pro.
Both dogs and cats have them and they can get infected, too.

[–] lisanovel 17 years ago

It's not just the scent thing. Dogs' anals are expressed mainly because it causes them discomfort if they cannot express all of it themselves. Ever seen a dog scooting its butt across the carpet? That usually means their anal glands are full and they're a bit uncomfortable.

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