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Why does the dog lick the anus?

It can occur again and again that a dog licks itself at the anus. If this happens remarkably frequently with your four-legged friend, you should not take his behavior to the light shoulder.

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Excessive licking of the anus is a sign of discomfort, which may even require a visit to the vet. In the following we will explain why your dog probably licks his anus and what you can do about it.

An anal gland inflammation as a cause of anal licking in the dog

The anal glands produce a secretion, that serves the precinct-marking and with healthy animals regularly in small quantities together with the excrement is excreted. If a dog licks its anus more often, this is often caused by inflammation of the anal glands.


If the dog's anal bags become blocked or are no longer emptied for other reasons, they can become inflamed. In affected animals, this leads to problems with faecal heel, pressure and itching, among other things, which is why they start to lick their anus.

Other possible symptoms of anal pouch inflammation include

If your dog suffers from anal pouch inflammation, you can usually observe other symptoms in addition to licking the anus.


These include, in particular, so-called sledding, in which your dog slides around on the floor with his backside. With this behaviour he also tries to counteract the itching and the feeling of pressure.


Since dogs have a hard time reaching their anus (unlike cats) with their mouths, your four-legged friend may also start to bite his tail. Often affected animals even injure themselves.

Consequences of (untreated) anal pouch inflammation

An untreated anal gland inflammation can over time lead to the formation of abscesses and fistulas and can be associated with severe pain and fever for your dog.


In the worst case, the anal bags can even burst. If you suspect that your dog suffers from inflamed anal glands, it is therefore essential that you act promptly.

Inflamed anal glands are a case for the vet

If your dog suffers from anal pouch inflammation, a timely visit to the vet is essential. He will examine your four-legged friend first and empty the anal glands manually.


Based on his examination results and the nature of the secretion, the veterinarian then decides which treatment measures are to be taken.


Usually the anal bags of the dog must be rinsed with antibiotics. Depending on the severity of the inflammation, the oral administration of antibiotics may also be necessary.


Any abscesses are cut open and ointments help to calm the dog's anus. In some cases, however, the anal glands may need to be surgically removed.

Preventing inflammation of the anal glands in dogs

In many cases an anal gland inflammation in dogs and the licking of the anus associated with it are indirectly triggered by an incorrect diet of the animal.


Common dog food often contains unsuitable ingredients, such as a very high proportion of plant constituents, which can cause the faeces to be too soft.


As a result, during the big business, not enough pressure can be exerted on the anal bags of the four-legged friend to allow emptying. Over time, the secretion remaining in the glands becomes thicker and thicker and the described complaints occur.

Why our dog food is the right choice

As you can see, inferior dog food can quickly lead to problems with the anal bags. If you want to avoid this, our products are just right for you.


Because dog food from Bellfor consists exclusively of natural ingredients. A high meat content as well as the avoidance of wheat and other unsuitable ingredients ensure excellent digestibility.


In addition, the species-appropriate composition of our feed ensures a firm consistency of the faeces and thus significantly reduces the probability of anal gland inflammation.

Bellfor Anal Glands Ointment against anal licking in dogs

If your dog frequently licks his anus and he may even suffer from acute complaints such as inflamed anal glands, we recommend using our Anal Gland Ointment.


This high-quality care product contains only natural ingredients that reliably care for the stressed skin of your four-legged friend and thus help to counteract problems with the anal glands and the associated licking of the anus in dogs.

Licking of the anus in dogs - our conclusion

Usually increased licking of the anus in dogs is a clear indication that the animal suffers from inflammation of its anal glands.


Since this is not only unpleasant and painful, but can also have serious consequences, you should take possible symptoms seriously and have your pet treated by a veterinarian.


As a preventive measure, we recommend that you ensure that you eat a diet appropriate to the species and only use high-quality, natural dog food, such as those found in the Bellfor range.

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