MISSOULA, Mont. — Anal glands are GROSS but are thought to play and important role in territory and communication between dogs and cats. These “sacs” sit at roughly 4 and 8 o’clock just inside of the ...

One subject I don’t bring up too often is anal glands. A big reason for this is that it tends to be a gross topic. A modified version of these glands are what skunks use to spray when they are scared.

Most customers come into my store looking for options and advice on what to put into the front of their pets, but that’s not the only end of a pet people seek advice about. One of the least fun and ...

The anal glands in a dog or cat are residual scent marking organs, responsible for the production of an odor that identifies the individual and marks his stool to establish territory. Similar to the ...

Dear Dr. Jorden: My cat has been licking her rear end and actually scoots on it sometimes. She seems to be very irritated and somewhat painful. My dog did that once and the vet said it was her anal ...