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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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen when the anal sac duct gets clogged?

    <p>Impaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of an untreated anal gland infection?

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

    What are the symptoms of anal gland impaction?

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

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