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Is there a video on how to express my dog's anal glands at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 12 years and 4 months old | 6 lbs

Do you have video on how to help clean their anal glands?

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on June 2nd, 2017

Here's a Youtube video on expressing anal glands externally. If the anal glands are extremely full or hard, they may require internal expression which should be demonstrated to you in person or performed by a professional. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4tiz27F5do

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