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The anal glands, which are located on either side of the rectum, produce an offensive (to humans) secretion that serves as an individual ‘scent marker’. This is normally secreted into the rectum when there is pressure as a motion (bowel movement, stool, feces) is passed. If the efferent ducts are blocked, the glands become inflamed and the dog will ‘scoot’ or go ‘tobogganing’. He or she will drag the rear end along the ground (usually thought to be worms) and lick the anus if able to reach it. The dog may also throw its head back suddenly as if lanced with pain. Indeed, the stabbing pain may be so violent as to cause temporary paralysis. The anus appears swollen on one side (rarely both) and inflamed. An abscess will frequently develop.
Anal Glands
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