One subject I don’t bring up too often is anal glands. A big reason for this is that it tends to be a gross topic. A modified version of these glands are what skunks use to spray when they are scared.

<p>Q: I have a 3-year-old Great Dane who we rescued a year ago. He’s had anal gland issues the whole time, which have worsened in the last six months (spends a lot of time licking). He seems to be in ...

VAIL –OK, now that everyone is done saying “ooooh, that is so gross” let’s get ready for a serious discussion about anal gland disease in Vail Valley pets. Anal glands are located on either side of ...

Q: When we purchased our 8-week-old German Shepherd, we were told he was very healthy. However, he’s suffered from an unbelievable skin condition, constantly scratching his stomach, genitals and ears.

Q I have two spaniels, and one of them seems to have recurring issues with her anal glands. I have tried all sorts of things I have read about online and nothing seems to work. About a month ago, I ...

Dear Dr. Jorden: My cat has been licking her rear end and actually scoots on it sometimes. She seems to be very irritated and somewhat painful. My dog did that once and the vet said it was her anal ...

My 4-year-old spayed female Havanese has had several episodes of infected/impacted anal glands. The last time this happened was about 10 months ago and we ended up taking her to an emergency clinic.

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 15, 2025 / Vetnique, the vet-founded pet health company behind Glandex®, the #1 vet-recommended brand for anal gland health*, is answering the call on a ...