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Know the signs causes, treatment and how to prevent anal gland disease in your dog with the help of the experts at the American Kennel Club.
Let’s find out what normal anal glands are, how to spot issues with your dog’s anal glands, and how to manage these problems at home. Anal glands are part of your dog’s normal anatomy. They form part of their natural scent and are used to mark territory and communicate with other canines.
Is your dog scooting or licking their butt? This is a sign of a potential anal gland problem. Here's what you need to do if your dog's glands are infected.
Manually expressing your dog’s anal glands can help relieve discomfort that dogs experience when they are full and can prevent any infections from developing.
There are three main anal sac issues that will land your dog at the vet: Impaction (blocked anal sac), infection (anal sac abscess), and neoplasia (benign or malignant anal gland tumor).
The anal sacs (also called anal glands) are two small structures that are positioned under the skin, one on each side of the anus. The inner lining of each sac produces a substance (or discharge) that is released through a small opening near the anal opening.
Commonly called 'anal glands', the anal sacs are two small pouches located on either side of the anus at approximately the four o'clock and eight o'clock positions. Numerous specialized sebaceous (sweat) glands that produce a foul smelling secretion line the walls of the sacs.