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2. Anal gland - Wikipedia

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   The anal glands or anal sacs are small glands near the anus in many mammals. [1] They are situated in between the external anal sphincter muscle and internal anal sphincter muscle . [ 2 ] In non-human mammals, the secretions of the anal glands contain mostly volatile organic compounds with a strong odor, and they are thus functionally involved ...

3. Dog odor - Wikipedia

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   This odor is also likely the signal being sampled when strange dogs investigate one another by sniffing out the anal area. Dogs' anal glands can become swollen and unable to drain naturally, sometimes requiring a visit to the veterinarian or groomer to express the built up liquid. Excessive licking and chewing of the area is one indication of this.

4. Dog communication - Wikipedia

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   There are specific glands in these areas that produce different odors, such as glands at the corner of the mouth, in the ear pinnae, the preputial and vaginal glands, and anal glands. [40] Dogs gain social information by sniffing particular odors secreted from these areas. [40] Dogs can also gain information from anal secretions.

5. Anal sac adenocarcinoma - Wikipedia

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   An anal sac adenocarcinoma is an uncommon and aggressive malignant tumor found in dogs that arises from the apocrine glandular tissue of anal sac. The disease exists in cats as well, but is much less common in that species. [1] They are the second most common cancerous cause of hypercalcaemia (high serum calcium) in dogs, following T-cell ...

6. List of dog diseases - Wikipedia

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   Anal gland problems are very common, and may include impaction, infection, or abscessation. These glands are normally emptied when the dog defecates. Shar Pei fever is characterized by recurring fever and swelling of the hocks in Shar Peis. It can result in renal and liver failure. [6] Liver failure is common.

7. The $9 secret to keeping scaredy-dogs calm during storms - AOL

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   Give half a chew for dogs up to 25 pounds, one chew for dogs between 25 and 50 pounds and two chews for dogs 51 to 100 pounds. Increase if needed.