Squeeze; doesn't it smell like rotten cheese?
Paper towels are there to clean it, OMG baby you should have seen it!
What are anal sacs?
The anal sacs are located on either side of the anus at the 9 o´clock and 3 o´clock positions; they are positioned just under the skin. They connect to the anus by means of small canals or ducts. Anal sacs produce and store a dark, foul-smelling fluid. These are the same type of organs that a skunk has to scare away its enemies. Although dogs can use these for the same purpose, most dogs live in an environment that has no enemies. Because the sacs are rarely emptied, the fluid builds,up, solidifies, and becomes an ideal environment in which bacteria can grow.
The anal sacs are located on either side of the anus at the 9 o´clock and 3 o´clock positions; they are positioned just under the skin. They connect to the anus by means of small canals or ducts. Anal sacs produce and store a dark, foul-smelling fluid. These are the same type of organs that a skunk has to scare away its enemies. Although dogs can use these for the same purpose, most dogs live in an environment that has no enemies. Because the sacs are rarely emptied, the fluid builds,up, solidifies, and becomes an ideal environment in which bacteria can grow.
How will I know if my dog is having problems with his/her anal sacs?
Symptoms of anal sac disease are:
1) Scooting or dragging the anal area.
2) Excessive licking under the tail.
3) Pain, sometimes severe, near the tail or anus.
4) A swollen area on either side of the anus.
5) Bloody or sticky drainage on either side of the anus.
Symptoms of anal sac disease are:
1) Scooting or dragging the anal area.
2) Excessive licking under the tail.
3) Pain, sometimes severe, near the tail or anus.
4) A swollen area on either side of the anus.
5) Bloody or sticky drainage on either side of the anus.
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