Article: The Importance Of The Dog?s Anal Gland
|
|
|
|
|
The Importance Of The Dog?s Anal Gland
In the movie The Fisher King there is a rather humorous scene in which Robin Williams? character is scooting himself along the ground by digging his heels in and dragging his bare bottom across the grass. In a jubilant voice he calls out, ?Do you know why dogs do this? It feels GREAT!!?
Actually, that?s not the only reason. Dogs will exhibit this behavior if the anus or hind quarters are itchy, but it can be a sign of an impacted anal gland which can be a problem for some dogs.
The anal glands are located on either side of a dog?s anus and, in the wild, serve as a method of marking the dog?s territory. When a dog defecates the glands are naturally compressed and secrete a dark, foul smelling liquid along with the bowel movement. When the sacs are functioning...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Home
|
Back To Articles Directory
|
|
|
Send your comments, Suggestions or
Queries regarding this site at roseindia_net@yahoo.com.
|
|
Copyright © 2006. All rights
reserved.
|
|