or could it be something a little less serious, like just an itchy butt?
2007-12-22 02:08:34 · 16 answers · asked by Ben E 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Most likely it's not worms. He probably needs his anal glands expressed. Either take him to his vet (many groomers offer this sevice too) and have it done. You can also learn to do it too though it can be a mess.
2007-12-22 03:41:15 · answer #1 · answered by Phil W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends - it could me a number of things. Other than worms a common cause is irritated anal glands. If it is these, it isn't 'serious' but it does require that either you learn how to express the anal glands or have them done when the dog is groomed. The only way you will be able to know for certain what could be causing it is to get an appointment with your dog's vet and have him checked. Take a stool sample in so that they can check for worms and get properly treated for them if he has them. If his anal glands are infected/impacted, then the vet needs to intervene there as well and then you need to continue follow up care to prevent serious issue later. He could always just have an 'itchy butt', however that is not as likely as either of the other situations. Good luck.
2007-12-22 10:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by Nancy M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be an itchy butt, or the dog's anal glands are bothering him, and they need to be expressed by a vet or a groomer, or you, if you know how it's done.
2007-12-22 10:16:48 · answer #3 · answered by Corgis4Life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very often it means the dog has impacted anal glands. It's a form of constipation.
If you take your dog to the vet, they can "express" the dog's anal glands. They can also show YOU how to do it so you won't end up paying vet bills everytime it happens.
This is quite common and does not always require medical care. Like human constipation, it will eventually cure itself, but there is always a chance that it could create more severe problems if left untended.
SO -- go to the vet, and ask him/her to show you how to do it yourself. Your dog will thank you -- and so will your carpets!
2007-12-22 10:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by clurty 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it means that you dog needs its Anal Glands expressed. Take you dog to the vet and tell him/her that your dog has been scooting across the carpet. Anal Glands are to glands near the begining of the anus that when a dog poops it leaves a scent on the poop. Hinch this is why dogs sniff eachothers butts! But you should take you dog to the vet!!!
2007-12-22 10:14:27 · answer #5 · answered by molls_07 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agreeing with the OPs that the problem is probably anal sacs needing to be expressed. While taking to a vet is good of course, note that you can avoid this problem to start with by feeding chow that's higher in fiber. There's more poo to clean up, but their sacs are expressed regularly which avoids the build-up, scooting and possible infection.
2007-12-22 10:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by mollyp 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Scooting usually doesn't have anything to do with worms at all...most often it is caused by a dogs anal sacs. It can also be caused by irritation from allergies and other things.
2007-12-22 10:14:25 · answer #7 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of two things. Clogged anal glands - worms.
Is there a bad odor coming from his rear end side?
If so, glands.
If not, probably worms.
2007-12-22 10:24:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily worms, it's possible he needs his anal glands expressed. He needs to see the vet in either case.
2007-12-22 10:12:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Way more likely to mean that he needs his anal glands expressed (emptied).
Take him to a vet or groomer to have this done, you can learn to do it yourself, but it's pretty nasty smelling.
2007-12-22 10:43:03 · answer #10 · answered by rescue member 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋