Your Petโ€™s Anal Glands and Where to Find Them

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Anal glands are located on either side of your dogโ€™s rectum. When your dog defecates, the glands express a uniquely scented fluid onto the feces that identifies your dog from any other. When you see dogs sniffing the backend of another dog, they can tell from this scent if theyโ€™ve met before, if the dog is healthy, aggressive, and more!

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