Each dog is unique, just like some star athletes with distinct personalities. Some dogs are cute, some are noble and independent. Whether your dog moves too fast or too slow, or moves too big, or is affectionate and indifferent, in fact, there is one thing all dog companions have in common: Although they are not engaged in some noble activities like humans, it is undeniable that, Dogs like to smell each other's butt, which is the anal gland.
In the dog world, sniffing the ass of another dog of the opposite sex is the simplest custom. Just like a simple handshake and introduction, or the exchange of business cards, dogs can obtain valuable information through smell. Every dog has a unique smell, and this structure is called anal glands (or anal sac). Although many people don’t even know the existence of these glands, it plays an important role in the social behavior of dogs: dogs use this smell to identify other opposite sexes, as a form of communication, and as a method. Identify your territory.
Anal glands are located on the skin on both sides of the anus under the dog's body (at four o'clock and eight o'clock). They secrete foul-smelling fluid through small tubes that open on both sides of the anus. Every time your pet urinates or defecates, as long as a little bit of fluid is released, then you will smell a smell. Similarly, when two dogs meet in the park, their point of interest is in the anal glands, so they will sniff each other's buttocks.
Anal glands can sometimes cause some of the most common problems. Typical symptoms of anal glands include dogs dragging their tails along the ground or licking and biting their own tails, and some dogs may also experience congestion. Fortunately, the veterinarian can skillfully remove the secretions of the anal glands, and the anal glands can usually be removed quickly.
