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Mini Schnauzer Dog Anal Glands

A Stinky Subject We Need to Discuss


Your Miniature Schnauzer's dog anal glands, also known as your dog's scent glands, are located on either side of your Miniature Schnauzer's anus or rectal opening.

These glands accumulate fluid and produce secretions that are normally expressed (or emptied) on their own, during your dog's regular bowel movements. When your Schnauzer defecates, the anal glands receive a bit of pressure and the secretion is released.

dog health fact: Dogs sometimes discharge a tiny bit of this fluid upon meeting a new dog. Due to the excitement of the encounter pressure sometimes occurs to the anal glands.

Most Miniature Schnauzers never suffer with any swollen glands or have any kind of anal gland problems whatsoever. But, if your dog's anal glands do fail to empty on their own, they can become impacted and that's when you'll need to intervene.

Warning Signs of Dog Anal Gland Problems


Once the anal glands become impacted, you can bet your Miniature Schnauzer will be in great pain. So to avoid this from happening, heed the warning signs below and check with your veterinarian if you think your Miniature Schnauzer's anal glands need to be manually expressed.

  • Your Schnauzer begins scooting or dragging his butt across the floor.
  • Your Mini Schnauzer keeps licking around this area.
  • Your Mini Schnauzer tries to chase his tail.
  • Your Mini Schnauzer's stools have become mushy.

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dog health tip: WARNING! It is best to talk with your vet about dog anal gland expression. As a more serious problem or further irritation or complication may occur to your Miniature Schnauzer, if not done properly.




Manual Expression of Anal Glands

For those of you wanting to learn how-to express your Schnauzer's anal glands manually on your own, below are the instructions. Again, it's highly recommended to have your vet or groomer physically show you the first time, to be sure proper expression is done.

How to Manually Express your Dog's Glands

  • The anal glands are located at 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock - on either side of the rectum.

  • Take a moist warm cloth and prep the area first by resting the cloth gently on the anal opening, for 15 seconds.

  • Next, with a disposable bath wipe in hand, place your thumb on one gland and your index fingers on the other. Press inward and upward at an angle towards the anus until your 2 fingers meet.

  • This should cause the glands to empty. Wipe clean wash.

*** Be forewarned: The discharge is quite a pungent smell.

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It's also worth noting that dog anal gland problems are believed to be linked to the quality of pet food your Schnauzer eats.

Check out your Miniature Schnauzer's dog food nutritional label and make sure it's not loaded down with cereal fillers which can cause loose stools.

Also, make sure the fiber content in your Schnauzer's food is high, as good firm stools will produce enough pressure to the anal glands, during elimination, so they empty on their own.

Video Demonstration of Expressing Dog Anal Glands

You can see in this video how easy it is to treat your dog at home. For more holistic, at-home pet health techniques,Grab your FREE copy of Healing Your Pets At Home by Dr. Jones.

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