Ever notice a strange, fishy, gross smell coming from your dog? Does the smell always stick around no matter how many times you give your dog a bath, wipe or clean his bum, freshen his breath, change his food, etc.? That’s because the smell is most likely coming from the anal glands. You see, dogs have anal glands or sacs that secrete a smelly liquid each time the dog poops. The secretion is your dogs way of marking territory or leaving a scent behind saying he was there. If the glands or sacs become impacted they can give off a foul odor. Have you ever seen your dog sit on the floor, pick up its hind legs and literally drag his bum across the flooring or carpeting? This is usually a sign that the anal glands need to be cleaned. Your pet groomer can do the cleaning or you can have your vet Hyattsville, MD clean them.
