Anal Gland Diseases and Surgery

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What is the main function of anal glands in dogs?

  • Producing a strong scent for marking territory (correct)
  • Assisting in hearing
  • Aiding in digestion
  • Regulating body temperature

What can happen when the duct of the anal sac gets clogged?

  • Impaction (correct)
  • Cancer
  • Infection
  • Abscess

What are the symptoms of anal gland impaction?

  • Scooting position and licking around anal area (correct)
  • Excessive barking and jumping
  • Loss of appetite and lethargy
  • Runny nose and watery eyes

What can an anal gland infection lead to if left untreated?

<p>Abscess (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the dark, smelly oily liquid produced by anal glands?

<p>Marking territory and communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of anal glands in dogs?

<p>Producing a strong scent for territory marking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen when the anal sac duct gets clogged?

<p>Impaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of an untreated anal gland infection?

<p>It may turn into an abscess (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dogs smelling other dogs' bottoms when they meet and greet?

<p>To detect the scent from anal glands for identification and territory marking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of anal gland impaction?

<p>Scooting position and licking around the anal area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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