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Understanding Your Dog's Anal Gland
All dogs have anal glands. They are located on either side of
the anus. Behind the anal gland is a sac...
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Understanding Your Dog's Anal Gland
All dogs have anal glands. They are located on either side of
the anus. Behind the anal gland is a sac that secretes a
strongly smelling substance. The dog uses is anal glands to
mark its territory every time it excretes.
The scent that the dog deposits conveys information about
the sex of the dog and its health.
This is important for other dogs since they are territorial
animals. That is why dogs smell one another's anal glands
and deposits of feces. They are checking for a male
competitor or a female on heat.
When they function well a dog's anal glands are no problem.
But they can become blocked and that can lead to problems.
A responsible dog owner should now how to express their
dog's anal glands to move the blockage and prevent
problems.
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