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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD, is a small animal and exotics veterinarian who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Lichtenberg also trained at the Philadelphia Zoo. She now practices in the New York City area and lives in the West Village with her husband and her rescued pets, Cocoa and OG. Dr. Lichtenberg has been writing for Petful for many years, and she has been recognized with Certificates of Excellence from both the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers Association of America.
Scooting, licking, or a fishy smell can mean the anal sac glands in dogs are full, impacted, or infected. A veterinarian explains what the sacs do, the signs, the four conditions, treatment, and how diet helps.
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A dog's tummy that has turned black is usually hyperpigmentation, a sign of past itch, infection, friction, or hormonal disease rather than a disease itself. A vet explains the causes, what to check, and what fades.
