my dog walks on his bottom or scrapes on th floor...what does this mean
2007-01-03 22:12:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
For you it means you are going to have brown streak across your floor. For the dog his bum is ichy
2007-01-03 22:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog does this too, it has to do with anal glands, i'm pretty sure they are supposed to empty themselves naturally but it doesn't always happen. the dog feels discomfort and is probably itchy so the only way to scratch it is on your carpet. You can call the vet (it'll cost you a visit) and they can express (squish out the yucky stuff) them for you. You can also try to wait for nature to take it's course, if the area is swollen and/or red I would not wait and call the vet. It's gross but it happens good luck
2007-01-04 06:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by flowerchild 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is because the gland at the base of the tail is blocked and is causing discomfort. Dogs use this gland to mark their territory and anywhere they have been so that other dogs can recognise them.
As you probably know, dogs rely far more on smell than sight to recognise other dogs, people and animals. So they need a way to broadcast their presence, and that gland is how they do it.
2007-01-04 06:24:26 · answer #3 · answered by B T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It usually means that his anal glands need to be emptied. If you don't know how to do this yourself, then take your dog to the vet and have them do it. Many good groomers can do this as well (which is a good thing, since emptying the anal glands STINKS).
Please do this as soon as you can. If you don't, they might empty on your carpet (and please don't underestimate me when I say it STINKS). Also, it's very uncomfortable for the dog. Imagine if you had to huge pimples IN your butt, and think about how you'd feel.
2007-01-04 09:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means it's got worms and they are laying eggs and aka itchy bottom. De worm the fellow. He'll be fine afterwards
2007-01-04 06:18:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be just scratching an itch. Maybe worms. Usually it means their anal glands are impacted.
2007-01-04 06:41:52 · answer #6 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means his *sshole is itchy and he needs to scratch it .Check him out to make sure he doesnt have worms
2007-01-04 06:18:49 · answer #7 · answered by wookie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had a dachshund that used to do that we figured his backside itched.
2007-01-04 08:40:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either he's got worms or his anal glands need emptying.
2007-01-04 06:21:44 · answer #9 · answered by anwen55 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means he has an itchy bum......or worms
2007-01-04 06:17:37 · answer #10 · answered by mickattafe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋