Anal Sac Disease - General

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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