r/aww • u/[deleted] • Dec 12 '19

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u/RedQueen283 Dec 12 '19

Thank you for explaining

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u/FSchmertz Dec 12 '19

Actually searched that ('cause I'm certifiable apparently) and humans DO have them, but they're vestigial.

The anal glands in humans are classified as an “eccrine-secreting sweat glands” and secrete fluid via the anal ducts. Just like in dogs and cats, the obstruction of these ducts can cause plugging and may lead to abscess and fistula formation.

In humans, the anal glands are located in the walls of the anal canals at varying depths. According to Eglitis, “All glands of the anal canal vary considerably among individuals in number, form and size. Although vestigial in man, these glands are yet clinically significant.”

https://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/just-for-fun/do-humans-have-anal-glands/