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?

Abscess Signup and view all the answers

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

Marking territory and communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of anal glands in dogs?

Producing a strong scent for territory marking Signup and view all the answers

What can happen when the anal sac duct gets clogged?

Impaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of an untreated anal gland infection?

It may turn into an abscess Signup and view all the answers

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

To detect the scent from anal glands for identification and territory marking Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of anal gland impaction?

Scooting position and licking around the anal area Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main function of anal glands in dogs?

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

What are the symptoms of anal gland impaction?

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

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

What is the main function of anal glands in dogs?

What can happen when the anal sac duct gets clogged?

What is the consequence of an untreated anal gland infection?

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

What are the symptoms of anal gland impaction?

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