How to tell if dog needs glands expressed?

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Dogs have two small glands inside their anus that store a foul-smelling liquid. This fluid is a doggie scent identifier and is released whenever a dog goes to the bathroom. Many dogs never have problems with their anal glands, but the risk of developing an infection or impaction is always present, and when a painful build-up occurs the glands must be manually expressed by a vet, dog groomer or pet owner. read more

Anal glands are two small, grape-shaped glands located just under the skin at four o’clock and eight o’clock to the anus. The fluidy, odoriferous material they normally produce is used by dogs, cats, and other small mammals to lend a unique scent to their stool, thereby identifying it as their own. read more