Sentences with phrase «anal sac material»

Some dogs may be born with very narrow ducts that lead from the sacs to the edge of the anus, thereby hindering the flow of anal sac material.

If anal sac material is abnormal, your veterinarian will send it to a laboratory to determine what is causing the infection.

As anal sac material is expressed, it is evaluated for color and consistency.

For example, if your dog licks his or her bottom frequently and swallows bacteria and anal sac material, it can develop infections in the tonsils, the stomach, and the upper airway (trachea).

Not exact matches

Some call the anal sacs «anal glands,» but the glands are actually inside the sacs and produce the material that is secreted.

These glands, also called anal sacs, discharge a malodorous material onto the stool that provides special signals for other pets.

If there is an infection, the anal sacs may be flushed out to remove solidified material and an antibiotic may need to be instilled into the sacs.

The internal method is more effective, especially if the material in the anal sacs is thick.

The secreted material within the anal sacs is an ideal medium for bacterial growth, allowing abscesses to form.

These anal glands produce a smelly, yellowish - gray to brownish pasty material, which is normally secreted by tiny narrow channels or ducts leading from the sac to the surface of the anus when a dog poops or when it is startled or frightened.