Learn the signs
of anal sac problems and how to keep your pet comfortable and scoot - free.
If you see your pet dragging their bottom across the floor, licking the anus or biting at the top of the tail near the anus, this could be the first sign
of an anal sac problem.
Not exact matches
If there is any redness or irritation around the anus, this could be a sign
of a developing
anal sac problem.
Cancer is much less common than uncomplicated
anal sac problems, but it's something to be aware
of in persistent
problem cases.
There are two ways to recognize
anal sac problems in dogs — your dog's behavior and the appearance
of the
anal area.
The appearance
of the
anal area that signals
anal sac problems includes redness and swelling.
Eighty - eight percent
of dogs never develop
problems with their
anal sacs.
Anal sac size and the color and consistency
of its secretions are highly variable, so give no indication
of the
problem.
There is no specific breed, color or size that is predisposed to
problems of the
anal sacs.