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Originally Posted by Yorkie_GirL I'm scared to do it because so many people say if i do it wrong, i can end up rupturing the anal glands  how do you do it? push the little ball up and out?   lol sorry this just sounds weird! |
I have never heard that about rupturing the glands...although it makes sense. I am assuming though that I'm not hurting her b/c she seems to enjoy it.
I put one finger on each side of the opening, press inward so that my fingers are almost behind the mass of skin (the ball) and squeeze gently and roll outward. But today when I got it to work I focused more on the top of the ball (toward the tail). Even though it was bothering her (A LOT) only a little came out (a spot about the size of a pencil eraser on the tissue). I guess it's because she is just so small. Good luck...and just try gently at first. I'm sure you won't hurt your baby. I really wanted to learn to do this myself...b/c my vet charges $15 to do it. Isn't that insane?
