While this can often be caused
by problems with the anal glands, dogs with worms will occasionally rub their rear ends on the floor in order to relieve themselves of the itch due to worms in the area.
One of the
main problems with anal glands (scent glands) is they don't empty fully and over time this builds up, which gives the dog discomfort.To learn more about this issue, visit our dachshund health problems page.
My dog has
a problem with her anal glands, and does a lot of «scooting».
Many dogs never develop
any problem with their anal glands, especially those who are eating quality food — not big on fillers — that lead to a firm stool.
Older dogs are more likely to have
problems with anal glands, which may mean they need expressing every two weeks or perhaps even more often; it may be best for you to learn the procedure yourself.
Every year my nine - year - old Golden Retriever has
problems with her anal glands.
One more question: My friend has a year old spayed female Lakeland terrier who has
problems with its anal glands.
Unfortunately lots of dogs have
problems with their anal glands.
You may think he's trying to clean something off that was left behind when he was pottying but he's actually feeling
a problem with his anal glands.
Scooting does not necessarily mean there is
a problem with the anal glands.
SC, if you are finding brown discharge that smells bad it could vaginitis or it could be
a problem with the anal glands.
My Golden Retriever has always had
a problem with his anal glands and taking him to the vet every 4 weeks just did not seem like the best option.
Your dog may happily pass through its whole life without ever having
any problems with its anal glands, but not all dogs are so lucky.
Some dogs never have
a problem with their anal glands so it's up to you to be aware of the warning signs.
In closing, you may be wondering if there is a way to avoid your pet's
problem with anal glands.
If your dog is urinating more than usual or licking his hind quarters more often, there may be
a problem with his anal glands.
There are many things that can cause your dog to have a chronic unpleasant odor, and all of them need to be investigated, including: a possible yeast infection,
a problem with the anal glands, gassiness, an ear infection, problems with the teeth or gums, a dietary issue, or an underlying illness.