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Why do dogs(german shorthaired pointers) produce an offencive oder during a seizure

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The offensive odor is most likely from the secretions from the anal glands. Many dogs will defecate also. The anal glands produce really smelly fluid, and when the animal is excited, scared, stressed, or even during a seizure these glands will empty. The odor is very fishy.

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Expert: Dr. Vicky Lamb
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Answered: 12/9/2006

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15 yrs small animal veterinarian

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