From:
"Bruce Williams, DVM"
Date: 2007-07-29 14:37:09 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Blocked scent gland??
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, Jane Bradley <flamingolady@...>
wrote:
>
> When a scent gland is blocked, can it be felt as a small lump
around the
> anus? One of our little girls hasn't been a "poofy" as usual and I
found
> a small lump at her anus tonight.
Dear Jane:
You are the highest order of observant owner ! Most would just be
happy about the absence of that odor.
Yes, scent glands can be blocked. They are connected to the anus by a
very small neck (hey are actually sacs - the glandular component is
very small). If there is any type of infection, the neck can be
blocked and the whole process backs up.
Another possibiliy is a tumor around the anus which may be related or
unrelated to the scent gland. Tumors in this area may be
troublesome, so I think that you are wise to schedule that
appointment.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, dVM
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