Causes and symptoms of anal gland inflammation in dogs:
Cause: Any cause that can cause the blockage of the anal sac excretory duct and the accumulation of secretions can cause this disease, such as excessive secretion of anal glands, poor function of the external anal sphincter, and retention of secretions from the anal glands can stimulate the gland mucosa to occur Inflammation, and even the formation of ulcers.
Symptoms: In the early stage of the dog suffering from anal adenitis, it will appear licking the anus, loss of appetite, and constipation or difficulty in defecation. After the disease further deteriorates, the owner can see the dog There is swelling and redness around the hepatic portal of the dog, and the dog’s anus will emit a great stench. The dog will feel pain because the excrement is blocked around the anal glands. An inflamed dog’s anal glands can become paralyzed if left untreated.
How can a dog suffering from anal adenitis be cured?
Cleaning the dog’s anus: When the owner finds that the dog has anal adenitis, he should immediately clean the dog’s anus. The specific method is: one person hugs the dog to prevent the dog from moving due to pain; another person lifts the tail of the right-hand dog and then uses a cotton swab dipped in antibiotics to clean the anal dog door, especially the opening of the anal gland; Gently squeeze the bottom of the anal gland sac with the thumb of the left hand to empty the secretions from the gland. Finally, inject compound iodine glycerin into the dog’s anal glands three times a day until the dog’s anal adenitis is cured. At the same time, if conditions permit, it is also necessary to disinfect the dog’s anal glands once a week to avoid bacterial growth.
Transfer to the doctor in time for treatment: If the dog’s anal gland inflammation has not been relieved after taking the above measures or is even more and more serious, it is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital in time for a veterinarian Check the specific development of the disease to see if the dog needs to be treated with oral anti-inflammatory drugs, injecting antibiotics into the anal gland sac, etc.; if the anal gland inflammation is too severe, surgery may be required.
