2006-10-06 21:16:15 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sounds like his anal glands are impacted.
Many people think it is worms that causes scooting, but in the majority of cases it is the anal glands.
As the clearing of these glands is often a messy (and smelly) job, take him to the vet. They know exactly the best way, and you can ask them to show you how it is done so you can choose to do it yourself next time
2006-10-06 21:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by Feline Female 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs indicate several problems by "scooting", or rubbing their bottom on the ground. This can indicate worm infestation, anal gland problems (prevalent in small breeds, however any dog can have problems), constipation or all of the above. Some dogs, however, just think it feels good. I would take the dog to the vet for an exam/fecal, since your question sounds like this is an abnormal behavior. Good luck!
2006-10-06 21:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worms
2006-10-06 21:17:31 · answer #3 · answered by Chloe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like worm infestation, though it could be a number of things.Fleas are another problem, possiably mites. Maybe hes allergic to something. If hes been rubbing for awhile..more then two weeks, id take him to the vets and you can save time by bringing with you a fresh BM from doggy.
2006-10-06 21:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by lake 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maximum hardship-unfastened clarification for that could desire to be anal glands that are too finished and in desire of being expressed. could additionally symbolize inner parasites or yet another situation making her uncomfortable. you could desire to have it regarded at by skill of a vet- they are in a position to make it easier to recognize what the priority is and cope with it. despite if that's her anal glands, they'll could desire to be expressed generally the the remainder of her life to evade them turning out to be to be impacted and contaminated. A vet or groomer can do it, or they are in a position to show you the way, however that's disgusting and maximum human beings might particularly pay $5-$10 to have somebody do it for them whilst it needs doing.
2016-12-13 03:41:35 · answer #5 · answered by tollefson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hes trying to tell you that the carpet is ugly and it maybe bothering him, so hes gonna stink it up untill you get a better carpet
2006-10-06 21:18:58 · answer #6 · answered by R & B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog does the same thing we talked to the vet to see if anything was wrong and the vet said she was just marking her territory and cleaning her bottom but if you think its a real problem go to the vet.
2006-10-07 01:52:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope the dog is trying to empty his anul glands.....this could be prevented by giving your dog a bath and (you need to put rubber gloves on) grab the dogs anus and kinda squeeze like youre milking a cow.....your dog will feel much better and you wont see it wiping it a/s/s on your carpet......
2006-10-06 21:22:16 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you have currently nutered him then he is just paying you back hahahahahaha it is all in the revenge for those poor animals hahahaha but he probably has a really itchy butt but you wont scratch it for him so he is doing it to the best of his ability. Cheers
2006-10-06 21:18:57 · answer #9 · answered by cowboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anal glands my dog did this often, take him to the vet to be seen to, by the way it stinks so stand back.
2006-10-07 02:57:46 · answer #10 · answered by ball_cathie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋