In some cases, the dog had an episode of diarrhea or digestive upset a week or two before the clinical signs of anal sac disease became evident. (glenerinanimalhospital.com)
These problems are referred to as dog anal sac disease, anal sac impaction and Sacculitis, which is another name for a canine anal sac infection. (dog-health-handbook.com)
Cats affected with anal sac disease may lick the anal area, scoot or drag their bottom along the floor, bite their tails, or have difficulty with defecation or sitting. (petsmagazine.com.sg)