Anal Sac Disease - General

Below is an overview of Anal sac disease presenting signs and disease factors. For individual disease information see the pages under Recto-anal Conditions

Presenting signs:

• Excessive licking or chewing around tail base or anus
• Reluctance to sit or discomfort when sitting
• Scooting
• Dyschezia if extreme
• Tenesmus
• Draining tracts

Disease factors:

• Faecal consistency
• Diet
• Poor muscle tone
• Inactivity
• Obesity
• Generalized seborrhoea
• Oestrus
• Anal furunculosis
• Small toy breeds
• German Shepherd Dogs