Medically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO Key Takeaways Adrenal glands produce hormones that affect heart rate, blood ...

<p>Q: I have a 3-year-old Great Dane who we rescued a year ago. He’s had anal gland issues the whole time, which have worsened in the last six months (spends a lot of time licking). He seems to be in ...

One subject I don’t bring up too often is anal glands. A big reason for this is that it tends to be a gross topic. A modified version of these glands are what skunks use to spray when they are scared.

The thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces T3 and T4 hormones, which regulate metabolism and energy levels. When this ...

Q: My goldendoodle has been having trouble with her anal glands for most of her life. She is only 2 years old, and I am wondering if there is anything I can do to prevent this problem. I have to take ...

The function of the anal glands originally was to use their pungent secretion as a marker in the wild. They have no real function in the domestic dog, although they are often emptied when the dog is ...

The adrenal gland of a dog can either underperform or overperform hormonally. The underperformance is called Addison's disease, also known as hypoadrenocorticism. The opposite problem, characterized ...

Dear Dr. Jorden: My cat has been licking her rear end and actually scoots on it sometimes. She seems to be very irritated and somewhat painful. My dog did that once and the vet said it was her anal ...

Yes, you can live without a pituitary gland. You’ll need to take hormone replacement medications for the rest of your life to make up for the hormones the pituitary usually makes. Your pituitary gland ...

A hidden cellular cleanup system may hold the key to healthier tear glands—and new hope for treating dry eye disease.

At this year's American College of Rheumatology (ACR) annual meeting, researchers highlighted emerging approaches aimed at ...