2007-12-19 05:48:32 · 8 answers · asked by petelee 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Scooting is the classic sign that the anal glands need to be expressed (drained). Take you dog to the vet or to a groomer to have this done. If you do not they can become abscessed.
Some dogs will require this to be done at regular intervals and some may never need it again. Heavy (overweight) dogs tend to have this problem a little more. Also a dog that has soft stools may have this problem more frequently. The anal glands normally express on their own when a dog has a bowl movement.
The old wives tale is that if a dog is scooting it must have worms.
2007-12-19 05:56:42 · answer #1 · answered by Cynthia N 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Most dogs have "anal glands" adjacent to the actual anus. These glands tend to slowly fill with a foul-smelling accumulation and need to be periodically "expressed." If not, these glands can become distended and cause discomfort for the animal. Scooting behavior is a common symptom when this happens.
Expressing the anal glands can be done by yourself or it can be done by a vet or by most groomers.
2007-12-19 05:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
She needs to express her anal glands. Alot of dogs skoot their butts across the floor when this happens take her to vet and request to get her anals done
2007-12-19 05:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes dogs do that when they need anal glands to be expressed.
Make an appointment with your vet or a reputable groomer to see about having this done.
2007-12-19 05:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by kittenslayer 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like her anal glands are bothering her. She may need them expressed.
2007-12-19 05:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by Calamitty 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2014-11-11 15:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her anal glands checked.
2007-12-19 05:51:34 · answer #7 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Try some analgesic spray on her little behind. When my kitten got diarrhea her behind was sore, and this spray numbed it so she didn't hurt. You can buy it at any pet supply store, and they also sell it at Walgreens.
2007-12-19 05:53:27 · answer #8 · answered by kathi1vee 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋