Is this Behaviour a cause for a trip to the vet?

Question

My dog keeps dragging her backside, rubbing her rumb on the floor. (in a seated position and moves herself forward with her front legs). I will sometimes have streaks of ****stains on the floor as a result of this. Is there something wrong with her? Should it be a concern to bring her to the vet? I am worried it might be a symptom of some disease. My friends told me that some dogs just happen to have this very bad habit and there is nothing physically wrong with her. If this is so, how i can break this bad habbit?

omg... thanks guys!! For all the responses!! I'll be bring her immediately to the vet to get it expressed.. it's just I had a papilion before and she never got this problem.

Answer 1

i would take her to the vet.

Answer 2

It sounds like her anal sacs are full and need to be expressed. The other possibility is some type of worms, but the stains indicte anal gland issues. Call the vet, tell them what's happening, and take her in to get the sacs expressed. If you don't do this, the sacs/glands can become impacted and result in surgery being needed. At this point some of the anal gland secretions are still coming out, so there doesn't seem to be an impaction YET.

Your vet may show you how to express the glands yourself so that you can do it regularly. It's a messy thing to do and not very pleasant. Some vets prefer that novice owners not do this themselves, though.

Call the vet.

Answer 3

There are probably two reasons that this is occuring. One possibility is that your dog may have worms and is trying to get them off of her anal area. This is something that is easily treated with medication from your vet, just make sure you bring a fresh stool sample for your vet to test.

Another reason that this could be happening is because of anal glands in need of expressing. When dogs poop, the poop pushes (yes gross i know) on the sides of the anus and thus expressing the anal glands and putting their "scent" on the poop. If your dog has had soft stool, recently, there is nothing pushing on the glands to release them so they back up. This can be fixed by going to a groomer to have them express the glands or by going to a vet (but a groomer would probably be more reasonably priced). If this is an ongoing problem, you can ask to vet to show you how to do it yourself.

Answer 4

Sounds like her anal glands are full and need to be expressed. You should have this done at the vet or the groomers. Full anal glands can sometimes lead to infection, so it's good to have this done on a regular basis. Also, to prevent this from happening so often in the future, you can add a fiber supplement to their food. Make sure it is a supplement made for pets. You can probably find something at Only Natural Pet Store online. It is definitely not a bad habit, as it causes great discomfort and pain to your dog.

Kim at: http://www.peaceful-organic-planet.com/natural-pet

Answer 5

This could be a symptom of worms, or your dog could have blocked anal glands. Take a poop sample and the dog to the vet. Both issues are extremely treatable. If it's worms, you get meds. If it's the glands, the vet will empty them and once they are no longer blocked, this may only need to be done again on an infrequent basis.

Answer 6

Your dog's anal glands probably need to be expressed. Most people associate it with worms, but it is generally not the case. Take her to the vet and they can express her glands, and test for worms if they think there's a chance she could have them.

If you take your dog to a groomer, you could ask them to express her glands. It usually has to be done once every six months or so to keep the dog from being uncomfortable. If you don't go to a groomer, the vet will do it.

Answer 7

She may need her anal glands expressed. Vets can do this and teach you how to do it yourself. You should have it checked out first by the vet to be sure they are not impacted. If it's a simple issue of them being full, a groomer can also do it as well as you. It is not a bad habit, it is a symptom.

Answer 8

Kittens are in basic terms like human little ones interior the honor they gets colds now and then. do no longer supply the kitten benadryl. At 10 wks it is going to likely be quite confusing to choose how plenty to grant him for his weight. you're husband may be on the wonderful track, in spite of the indisputable fact that. Do you spray air fresheners? Is there a particular room that he sneezes in extra? Is there a glade plug in/candle etc in that room? Cats could have hypersensitive reactions too! once you're using a clay muddle, it could additionally be the airborne dirt and dust from that....and are you presently notably cleansing, throwing airborne dirt and dust interior the air? for the reason that there is not any differences interior the urge for food or habit, or discharge, carry off on the vet (besides the fact that its consistently a reliable theory to bypass while there is any form of situation). additionally, for the reason which you purchased him from a shield, plus have been given a vet examine up, you already understand he's adverse for the main significant ailments that are vaccinated against. he's likewise due at 12 wks for boosters. except some thing differences, carry off till then. It appears like a commonplace kitten chilly to me.

Answer 9

Have your vet check her for worms.

Some people insist you have to have the anal glands expressed on dogs. I have never done this, but it's been said that scootching the butt on the floor indicates a need to do this.

Answer 10

When in doubt see the vet. It could be several different things going on. The dog is definitely suffering from some sort of irritation. Get it checked out so you both feel better.

Answer 11

if you don't want to take the dog to the vet and have an unwanted vet bill (personally i don't think any money is a waste when it comes to my pets health) then call the vet and ask. the call is free. it could be worms or it could be anal sacs that need emptying, either way they need a vets opinion or care.