Anal Sac Disease - General

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See also: Anal sac impaction
Anal sac abscessation
Anal sac Adenocarcinoma


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