With a bulkier stool, your pooch will have an easier time emptying the anal
glands during defecation.
Not exact matches
Normally, the
glands release this fluid when pressure is exerted
during urination or
defecation and when it gets excited.
Digestive Problems - The normal process whereby your pet empties their anal
glands is
during normal
defecation.
Pet parents should know anal
glands are routinely emptied of their secretions
during normal
defecation.
Remember pets typically have no issues expressing their anal
glands during routine
defecation.
These sacs contain modified sweat
glands that produce foul - smelling, brownish secretions that are eliminated
during defecation, most likely to mark your dog's territory.
Pets with dehydration, anal
gland problems, arthritis, or conditions that cause pain
during defecation frequently experience constipation.
Or, if a piece of grit clogs the duct or if the anal
gland fluid becomes abnormally thick, the
glands may remain full
during defecation.
If the
glands are overly full, I recommend that you try bulking up your dog's stool, which can encourage the
glands to release
during defecation.
A dog's anal
glands are supposed to release
during defecation, not while they are sleeping.
Read Our Dog Anal
Gland Information Brochure In order for your dog's anal
glands to empty properly they need to be healthy and they need large firm stools to create pressure
during defecation to allow them to empty naturally.