Why does she do this?

Question

So my dog likes to rub her but on the floor. I mean all over the floor. Can you tell me why she does this and how you can stop it?

Answer 1

Generally, this is a sign that the dog needs to have the anal glands expressed. This is a rather stinky job and can be stressful for both dog and owner.

You have to apply pressure to each side of the dog's anus, firmly enough to cause the glands on either side to expel the feces and possible liquid that has been retained there.

The first time is best done by your Vet, even if you are willing to do it yourself at home should it be a problem in the future. Watching how much pressure, where and how as your Vet does it can build your confidence and also help you see exactly what should happen. Of course, you'll also find out how stinky it can be and make an overall informed decision if you do want to "do it yourself" should the need arise.

Ideally, if your dog is not elderly and appears to be in reasonable good health, this should rarely be a problem. Look to the quality of FOOD you are feeding (semi-moist foods contribute to this problem a lot!), provide MORE exercise for your dog (overweight dogs frequently may have this problem) and be sure your dog has access to CLEAN, FRESH drinking water.

While having worms COULD result in perhaps having an itchy bottom, you can easily take in a SMALL (a table spoon or one turd is MORE than enough) fecal sample to your Vet and have them test it, if this is a concern.

Tape worms look like bits of moving rice, while many other types of worms can not be seen at all with the naked eye. A lethargic dog, dry coat, bloated stomach, eating a lot but looks thin, suddenly coughing when playing or running, runny stools...are all other signs that often are a red flag to check for worms. IF you have fleas, you likely will also have Tape worms which come from the dog swallowing a preg. female flea while biting the itchy buggers. 11
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Answer 2

okay there is a couple reasons why dogs do this one is thier butt actually itches, worms do this check her stool for little white things that look like rice(that is tape worms) can be treated by vet they get them by injesting a flea. The other reason is she could have an anal gland problem and is trying to express her anal glands this usually follows licking and biting too but not always. there is two little glands on each side of the anus and they fill up with bacteria from time to time. they body usually expresses them its self but not always and needs to be done manually (by vet or groomer) And the other reason is if it is shortly after she uses the bathroom she could just be wipeing her but, seriously I am a dog groomer and I have seen several dogs do this after they use the bathroom they wipe strange but true.

Answer 3

He sounds like he needs his anal glands expressed. Your vet can do this, or some groomers will. Once this is done, he won't feel the need to try to express it himself by rubbing his butt all over your floor. And, believe me...you will not want him to express it himself because it can smell pretty bad!

Answer 4

Dogs have anal glands that occasionally need to be cleared out. Some dogs will do this themselves naturally as they go potty, other dogs needs help. A groomer or vet can clear them, and can also show you how to do it. It is not hard, but it is smelly and can be messy.

Answer 5

This case there is 2 reason why she doing this it might be worms that can affect her butt to itch alot or shes just itchy on her butt, but take her to the vet to make sure if shes okay or not. If the doctor says she just itchy on the butt than after she goes poo wipe her butt with water and than dry it.

Answer 6

her anal glands are impacted and she is trying to break them,or she has worms. if she gets excited easily the glands on each side of her rectum fill with fluid and they usuerally break on there own but sometimes when they rub their behind it helps to open them up. if she has been wormed its her glands. if it keeps up have the vet check her out in case she needs them squeezed and to be on the safe side take a stool sample in and see if there are any parisites in it.

Answer 7

Could be worms. Take the dog to the vet.

Answer 8

could be many things.

i did work experience at a vets and a dog did it and they explained possabilitys.

* worms
*anal glands need cleaning out
* or its trying to pass something bad its eaten (which is what this dog had by eating string)

go to your vet, they'll figure it out.

Answer 9

worms or anal glands are the main reason for this.
To stop it take to the vets

Answer 10

In most cases its worms.It can also be that they ate human hair!It can get stuck in their bum and make it itch(my pup loves to eat hair and i finally got to the bottom of his rubbing!