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denoneno(76 days ago)
Dog's or cat's anal glands are two small pouches or sacs situated at the 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock position around the anal opening. Humans do not have any equivalent structures, fortunately! The anal glands produce a strong smelling runny toothpaste like secretion which is deposited when the pet defaecates. The function is thought to be a scent marking device to map out territories although in the modern urban environment, they are redundant. They are, unfortunately, a common cause of problems in our pets particularly in dogs. How do I know if my pet has a problem? Bottom rubbing: Dogs and cats who rub their bottoms do not do so because of worms as is often thought. In most cases the anal glands are either infected or simply gummed up.
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