Two small glands just inside your dog's anus, which many domestic breeds have lost their ability to empty normally through walking and defecation.
Anal Glands Symptoms
dogs who "scoot" on the floor are attempting to empty their anal glands manually.
Anal Glands Causes
dog's anal gland blockage is a result of the lifestyle changes undergone by many domestic dog breeds wherein normal walking and defecation do not adequately empty them.
Anal Glands Treatment
If the dog's anal glands need to be emptied every few weeks or more, you may opt to have the sacs permanently removed in a procedure called an anal sacculectomy.
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