Teddy dog's buttocks are red and swollen

Teddy dog's buttocks being red and swollen is a symptom of anal gland inflammation. If the dog's anal glands are not regularly expressed, the dog will feel itchy and constantly want to rub its buttocks on the ground, eventually leading to inflammation, redness, and swelling of the anus, which affects the dog's bowel movement etc. You can first clean the dog's anus with diluted salt water, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, and then apply a little erythromycin ointment or Bayou Gold Formula to the dog's buttocks. Persist in applying for a week and the dog will recover spontaneously.

Why is Teddy's buttock red and swollen?

Dogs are prone to anal gland inflammation because they often sit on the ground, and don't pay attention to cleaning up after defecation. The anus is exposed to the outside for a long time, and bacteria and viruses take advantage of this opportunity to cause anal gland inflammation. Another situation is that the owner does not regularly express the dog's anal glands, causing the anal glands to secrete excessively, the ducts to block, or the anal sphincter function to be poor, allowing the secretions to stagnate in the glands, causing infection, inflammation, and swelling.

What medicine to use for Teddy's buttock redness and swelling

The most common cause of dog anal redness and swelling is not regularly cleaning the anal glands, which leads to anal gland inflammation. When the disease occurs, the anal glands need to be cleaned daily, and then medication applied daily. Conventional anti-inflammatory ointments are usually sufficient (such as erythromycin ointment, Bayou Gold Formula etc.). If there is ulceration and inflammation, antibiotics and analgesics need to be combined for treatment.

How to prevent Teddy's buttock redness and swelling

Pay attention to cleaning your dog's anal glands in daily life. lift the dog's tail up, expose the anus, and gently push the anal glands towards the center using your thumb and index finger at the 4 and 8 o'clock positions. It's best to cover the anus with a tissue or cotton to avoid splashing the smelly water on yourself. First, rinse the dog's buttocks with warm water. The technique must be from inside to outside, from light to heavy, and avoid making the dog's anus red and swollen.