Q: I recently adopted Missy, my mother’s middle-aged, mixed-breed dog. She was never spayed, and she has two small masses in her mammary glands. Are these masses likely to be cancer? If not, should I ...

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.

Anal gland issues affect approximately one in ten dogs and can cause discomfort. Common signs of anal gland problems include scooting, persistent odors, and excessive licking of the rear end.

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