She has been licking the area around the bottom of her tail near her anus. I just looked at it today closely and it looks like there is some hair loss, and red spots. I guess for an example, it looks like a strawberry when we humans get a really bad scratch or something. What could this be?
2006-11-20 16:06:41 · 7 answers · asked by Sammyp 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The only thing different I have done recently, is give her a new treat, Pedigree bones, the ones with the supposedly real bone marrow.
2006-11-20 16:07:27 · update #1
It may be her anal sacs need emptying, as that is the most common reason for licking excessivley under the tail.. I will post a how-to, so please check back
Here ya go> http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_anal_sacs.html
A groomer or vet tech will do it for about $7
2006-11-20 16:08:55 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you notice your dog dragging her bottom across the floor? The dog could have a clogged anal gland. I would take her to your vet. Its an easy fix - vet pops it. Good Luck.
2006-11-21 00:09:33 · answer #2 · answered by Momof2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know that Groomers can empty the anal gland for you and if it is something else it should be treated take it to the vet just in case!
2006-11-21 00:17:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat did the same thing a few years ago. She had a bladder infection. We took her to the vet and they treated her and she has been fine ever since. Shouldn't be anything major.
2006-11-21 00:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by Aaron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog may either have a rash or a flea bite. I suggest taking it to the vet for a checkup.
2006-11-21 00:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by jracer524 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either worms or flea investation. Both can be treated at the
same time with Advantage or Frontline.
2006-11-21 00:10:41 · answer #6 · answered by grandchildrenrule 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could be an alergic reaction or something could have bitten her or she could have wiped her bottom on the concrete and scratched it a bit.
2006-11-21 00:27:26 · answer #7 · answered by jayne s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋