for the last 3 days she has been dragging her butt across the floor, i'v checked her bowl movements and they appair normal. can you suggest anything ?
2007-09-17 05:15:40 · 44 answers · asked by Fishead5 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Her anal glands are probably full. take her to the vet or groomer to have them expressed. If they say her anal glands arent full then she may have worms.
2007-09-17 05:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by apha_barrelracer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This behavior is charactoristic of either worms or a problem with anal glands. Get your dog check by the vet, you may need to bring a stool sample. It's good that the bowel movement appears normal, that's a good sign that IF it's worms, she's not too infested, but she still may have them and would need medication. Good Luck!
2007-09-17 05:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by The Cat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be either worms or she needs her anal glands emptied.
These are the only two things it could be. Get a dewormer from your Vet & get her anals emptied at the same time.
Empting the anals can also be done by a pet groomer. That is part of the grooming process.
2007-09-17 05:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be worms, or another type of infection. Dry skin is another issue and the but dragging is a way of scratching the itch. See your VET for a good examination and solution to the problem. They are the pros yahoo answers are just suggestions, nothing more.
2007-09-17 05:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by aswkingfish 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She probably just has pressure in her anal glands. Dogs rub them against the floor to release gas from their anal glands. When it gets released, you'll know. It smells like a really bad fart. Shouldn't be anything to worry about unless her behavior changes or she continues doing it for long time. If she acts like she feels ill or is in pain, take her to the vet.
2007-09-17 05:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by Boss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting her glands expressed is probably necessary. This is a procedure that you can learn to do (if you want to, it is pretty stinky) but learn how from a professional. Many small dogs need to have their glands expressed regularly. My sister has chihuahuas and she does it when she bathes them.
If I see one of my dogs dragging their butt on the floor I wipe their bottom with one of the flushable wipes that has aloe on it. That seems to help.
2007-09-17 05:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by txassgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sound like she may have worms. It is common and can be easily diagnosed and treated by taking a sample of her stool to your vet for examination. If this is not the case, check her diet. She may be experiencing an itchy botttom from food that irritates her.
2007-09-17 06:47:19 · answer #7 · answered by cameoanimals 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could either mean it has worms or it's anal glands are full and need to be squeezed. It needs to see a vet and be checked for both. Dogs can't release the fluid build-up in their anal glands like all other animals so they have to be squeezed by a vet in order for them to be cleared of the fluid. You need to get this done anytime your dog gets groomed (groomers will do this) or their anal glands will become full and it's extremely uncomfortable for them. They can also become infected if they become full and are not squeezed.
2007-09-17 05:18:43 · answer #8 · answered by Madison 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Take a stool pattern from each and every domestic dog on your vet and that they are going to look at it under a microscope and supply you with the right drugs to treatment them of worms. this is safer for a vet to malicious software them than you paying for over the counter malicious software drugs and giving them an incorrect dosage.
2016-11-14 16:48:35 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw on the discovery channel that dogs do this b/c there's a build up of fluid in the rectum. I believe you have to take your dog to the vet and they can relieve the dog of the irritation. Or you can call the vet and avoid a vet fee if possible. They may be able to tell you how to help your pooch without a visit.
2007-09-17 05:19:27 · answer #10 · answered by Not quite perfect 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Most of all the previous answers are right on! lst, try wiping clean the k9s butt with a soft tissue after each elimination. I do it with my k9. (It's neater than cleaning a baby's butt.) If she stops the behavior afterwards you will know this works. If not, get your k9's and your own butt to a VET ASAP - This is why we have vets - DO NOT DELAY.
2007-09-17 05:38:19 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋