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Is a foul odor from my dog's anal glands normal or a concern?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Female | spayed | 8 years and 10 months old | 115 lbs

8yr old great dane, would anal glands ooze a foul odor?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2017

Anal glands almost always ooze a foul odor, it's considered normal as long as it is not constant and in large quantities. if the oozing is severe or with blood then it could be a sign of an infection in the anal glands.

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