he is a chihuahua
2006-11-26 04:45:54 · 22 answers · asked by cynthia b 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
the most common reasons dogs scoot is because they have anal glands that are full. Dogs have an anal gland on each side of the outer anus that were used for marking territory in the wild. They are useless now, but usually get expressed on their own when they defacate. Call your vet tomorrow and take her in to have them expressed.
2006-11-26 04:50:51 · answer #1 · answered by TotallylovesTodd! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs have scent glands at the base of their tail, The purpose of the glands is to give their waste a distinctive smell. Any other dog that comes by instantly knows who made the heap.
Unfortunately, sometimes the openings of the glands become clogged causing itching. Riding his rear on the carpet is his way of relieving the itch ( just like scratching ).
You can pop the glands yourself, if you know how but I'd advise letting the vet do it. It is painful to the poochie.
2006-11-26 13:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is probably scooting on the carpet to try and express his anal glands, you just need to take him into his vet and have them express them for him. Good Luck.
2006-11-26 19:16:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plugged anal glands usually. You can spend a fortune and pay a VET or do it yourself. Like your 2 fingers squeezing a pimple but his bumhole instead. Be careful it doesn't go in your face. Wear latex gloves and have tissue handy. Lots of smelly stuff will come out. I am serious BTW. Our boxer dog got that at least once a year.
2006-11-26 12:49:22 · answer #4 · answered by Zoey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet and have him checked for worms and have his anal glands emptied by the vet. These are 2 separate things. Worms are checked via a stool sample. Anal glands expressed are done by the vet
2006-11-26 15:01:51 · answer #5 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there are no worms than he is scooting on the carpet because...
he may be scatching his butt
or
He might feel that his butt is dirty. Since he can't tuch it, he rubs it against the floor to get it off. (you might wan to help him get it of whatever it is)
2006-11-26 13:01:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
His Anal Glands are more than likely stopped up.Take him to the vet in am and they will show you how to express them at home .All dogs have this problem from time to time.He will not be comfortable until he is relieved.
2006-11-26 12:50:14 · answer #7 · answered by mcnatt c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your dog could have impacted anal glands or they may be infected. They need to be draines-take your pup to the Vet.
2006-11-26 12:49:56 · answer #8 · answered by grouchyeve 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs lick their crotchal region for hours at a time...They do wierd things, often.
2006-11-26 12:48:36 · answer #9 · answered by mzindica 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Haha my uncle's cat does that.
It's so gross.
Well maybe their behind itches...
Have you asked the vet?
2006-11-26 12:47:48 · answer #10 · answered by candyflesh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋