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Originally Posted by DomLee I'm curious as to what is the exact purpose of these anal glands. It obviously seems that dogs can sense/feel when the glands are full. Is it a discomfort to them? Just curious as I've seen dogs exhibit the behavior of scooting their butts along the ground. Just curious as to the "function" of these glands. |
Going from memory, the glands manufacture a oil that is released as stool is passed to help passing of the stool. It has an odor. Sometimes I think Rusty has 'pooted' and that is the smell. Usually if I smell his little poot, he will soon run for his pee pads as he has to 'make some brick'.....LOL