Once the anal glands are manually expressed, they lose the muscle function to release it when they go #2. Giving them xtra fiber, like thawed frozen green beans in their diet helps bulk & firm things up to help express it naturally.
Your vet or vet tech will show you how to do it properly if your fur baby needs to have it done regularly. If expressed improperly or not completely, it can cause an abscess which is very painful & sometimes requires surgery.
Anal Sacs