Anal Sac Inflammation and Scooting

Signs and Symptoms of anal sac problems

There are two ways to recognize anal sac problems—your pet’s behavior and the appearance of the anal area. Behaviors, such as scooting, chewing, and licking indicate anal sac problems. Some pets chase their tails. Some resting pets suddenly jump up as if stung. These pets are experiencing pain or itching.

The appearance of the anal area that signals anal sac problems includes redness and swelling. If anal sacs are swollen to the point of bursting, the area changes from red to purple. Purple indicates the blood has become congested and carries more carbon dioxide than normal. Pets with chronic anal sac inflammation have hardened (lichenoid) skin under the tail due to the licking and trauma.

The articles here were answered by a variety of pharmacists and veterinarians   Date Category Topic 05/06/12  Other  Dog Itiching In Anus 03/09/12  Other  Problem With Scooting 02/26/12  Digestive Care  Dragging Butt 02/11/12  Wormer  Worms In Dogs 12/04/11  Skin Care  What Could It Be? 10/30/11  Pain/Inflammation  Anal Sacs Glands 10/21/11  Other  Annual Glands 10/01/11  Skin Care  Shihtzu Grooming 09/17/11  Digestive Care  Anal Infection 08/08/11  Other  Draging But 06/27/11  Wormer  Worms?? 05/07/11  Other  Anal Itching 05/07/11  Other  Anal Itching 05/04/11  Other  Shih Tzu 05/01/11  Urinary Tract/Kidneys  6mo Old Female Pit Bull 1 2 3 4 5 »»

 

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