Both dogs and cats have two small anal sacs near their anus. These sacs produce a liquid that gives their feces a distinct smell. They use this scent to mark their territory and scare off other animals or make themselves known.
One of the most common problems that affect anal sacs is inflammation due to some infection. Any problems that occur in these glands affect the proper emptying of its fluid when defecating. The fluid then continues to gather up which can cause the anal sacs to be impacted.
One common cause of this is when bacteria, commonly found in waste products, pass through ducts reaching their anal sacs.
These bacteria can be excreted away during bowel movement but when they are suffering from anal sac impaction, the secretion does not empty which creates an ideal environment for these bacteria to thrive in the sac. Pus may form inside the sac which can turn into an abscess.
Frequent anal sac problems should require a visit to your vet clinic Scottsdale, AZ sooner rather than later.
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