Hi Emily! It sounds like your gal has an anal gland impaction- possible infection. First of all try holding her butt in a warm soak 2 times a day-- this should help the anal oils drain and clear. If this continues she needs to be on aan antibiotic. If the infection continues then it will become medically necessary to remove the offending gland. The vet should be able to determine ( perhaps you can) which side it is on- there should be a firmness perhaps sign of redness on either the left or the right of the anus. Best wishes, Alicia Drakiotes , shelter tech www.ferretwise.org [Posted in FML issue 4672]