How to Drain Your Pug's Anal Sac
Pugs are clean dogs, but they occasionally develop a strong, unpleasant odor that originates from their rectal area. This is a sign that the pug needs his anal glands expressed. Anal glands are small organs located near the pug’s rectum, and they contain a pungent fluid that typically gets removed from the pug’s body through defecation. When the fluid is blocked, this condition is called "anal gland impaction," a common issue for pugs.
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Put on a pair of rubber gloves.
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Put the pug on a table with his rear end facing you.
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Lift the pug’s tail so you have clear access to his rectum.
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Locate the anal glands. You cannot see the anal glands, but they are located directly next to the dog’s rectum. If the dog’s rectum is a clock face, the anal glands are situated at four o’clock and eight o’clock
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Press your fingers against the location of the anal glands, gently push upward toward the rectum. When done properly, a grayish-brown or black fluid oozes from the dog’s rectum.
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Wipe away fluid with a wet paper towel. Be sure to clean any fluid clings to the dog’s fur or rectum.
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