Phew! What smells like rancid fish? That odor is most likely your dog's or cat’s anal glands that are full of fecal material and musk. This fetid material can not only be noxious to your sense of smell, but irritating to your pet. It can also cause serious health issues e.g. infection, impaction, abscess, rupture, and the development of tumors. At first, your pet may be focused at looking at their hind end. This means their anal glands are already irritated. If you see yo