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Hygiene of genitals and anal glands

Regularly examine the genitals of both male and female. There should not be any suspicious excreta. If there are any, especially of white color, these may be a result of the early stage of a urological disease. One must at once consult with a vet.

One should also control the state of anal glands. If inflamed or congested the gland ducts may increase in size.

Here are symptoms of congestion of anal glands: there is an excretion of pus or a brown liquid out of anus. At pressing with two fingers on the anus area bottom-up, pus or a brown liquid is discharged out; the dog "fidgets about on his rump" as if wiping it.

Inflammation of anal glands must be treated, otherwise a fistula may appear and surgical operation will be necessary.