2006-08-08 12:51:50 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It could be impacted anal sacs. Some breeds are more inclined to that than others. Could be worms. Could be his butt itches.
Best plan...take him to the vet. Worms and impacted anal sacs can cause serious problems.
I'd tell you how to evacuate his anal sacs, but this is NOT something you want to do. Trust me.
2006-08-08 12:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by Kaia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 possibilities - full anal glands or worms.
Full, inflamed or impacted anal glands are always a possibility on a small breed dog. They have more trouble than the large breeds.
On any size dog, the glands are probably full and he is trying to release them. You hope that he doesn't succeed on your carpet as this is very strong smelling stuff.
If you want, you can do this yourself or take him to a dog groomer or vet.
To do yourself - outside or in the bathtub
1) Grab dog by the base of the tail, hold tail vertical
2) Place one finger on each side of dog's rectum, press your fingers in and together. You should feel something like a grape (depends on size of dog)
3)press your fingers together firmly (squeeze the grape). You should see some yellowish/brownish fluid coming out of the rectum. Wash area and hands thoroughly, this stuff smells bad.
4)If nothing is released or this is painful for the dog, see your vet.
Expressing once a month is generally plenty to keep things right.
2006-08-08 20:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by momma dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont listen to any of them!!! Calm down relax. Your dog probably got a little piece of poo stuck on his butt and that really bothers them so they scoot their butts around trying to get it out. Just look at the butt get a pair of scissors and cut the poo away it will be smelly but ur dog should stop scooting.
2006-08-08 20:10:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read in a dog magazine so I am pretty sure that they scoot their butts because of worms!
2006-08-08 20:49:05 · answer #4 · answered by kimw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All dogs do this one time or another Ina lifetime it can be irritation or worms or a plugged anal duct.threes these plug things that are for the dogs scent and they can get plugged up if they do the vet pops them and the dog stops dragging there but.It might be just a temporary thing to.
2006-08-08 23:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can mean a few things...first, dogs sometimes do that after going to the toilet to "wipe" themselves, think of the grass as you would toilet paper to humans. or it could be something more serious, like intestinal worm infestation that causes itch. your dog should be dewormed regularly, talk to your vet about a regular deworming schedule, it is pretty inexpensive but very important to your dog's health.
2006-08-08 22:17:47 · answer #6 · answered by starflower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually means impacted anal glands. Vets and groomers can release them. I request it done when I take my dogs in for grooming. It is very common in small dogs.
2006-08-08 22:07:24 · answer #7 · answered by so_silly_me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a small dog then you may need to get the anal glands 'poped' Groomers and vets can do this for you. It is a simple thing to do, just gross
2006-08-08 19:57:52 · answer #8 · answered by announmous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the anal glands need to be drained or sometimes it is just an itchy butt.
2006-08-08 20:21:45 · answer #9 · answered by grouchyeve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tape worms or other worms in his system. Impacted anal glands. Those are things that cause cats to do this.
2006-08-08 19:55:59 · answer #10 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋