why does my 8 year old blue heeler drag her butt on the ground?

Question

she sits down, and like scoots across the ground on her bottom....why?

Answer 1

She probably needs her anal glands expressed. Your veterinarian or groomer can do it, or you can do it yourself.
Here is a good website which explains everything about it and shows you how to do it if you'd like to do it yourself.
http://www.dr-dan.com/analsac.htm

Answer 2

sophisticated subject. try searching at search engines like google. just that could actually help!

Answer 3

my dog does the same thing and the vet said it was because of his anal sack, he's a scottish terrier it usually happens when theyre small dogs (sometimes) and when they get old, cept he had to have a surgery for some reason on his butt because of something lol, i dont think yours would tho, i have heard t get rid of it or make it better.... you can stick youre finger up the dogs but to pop the anal sack because thats why they do it it needs to get popped lol

Answer 4

This is almost always from full anal glands. Rarely is it a sign of worms. Your vet tech or groomer can take care of it easily.

Answer 5

She may have worms, her anal glands may need to be drained, or her butt may just itch. My first action would be to take her to petsmart to get groomed and make sure you ask for her anals to be done. If it continues, take her to the vet just to be safe.

Answer 6

Worms!!!

Answer 7

I agree with Jessica, her anal glands need expressing. It's very common in dogs.

Answer 8

either her bottom itches or sumthings wrong with her glands
ask a vet too

Answer 9

get her wormed. this action is usually associated with internal worms. I would also get her checked for heartworms and get her on a preventative if heartworm check is negative. Better safe than sorry.

Answer 10

Worms! Take her to the vets to get deworming medicine. She'll poop them out, I believe.