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Why DO Dogs DRAG There Butts On The Ground~Old topic
Is it really a sign of worms?
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doggiecomehome

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Posted: 11:43:43 AM 8/25/2005

Does any body know why dogs sit and drag there butts on the ground . Is it true that they have worms. They look retarded and it is embarrassing when some one is over and they do it in front of them and it never fails that is when that do it.

peanutmypoodle

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Posted: 1:16:23 PM 8/25/2005

Yes that could be one reason aside of the dogs butt itching. And if they do it in front of company it may just be their way of trying to make you laugh!

***Edited By: peanutmypoodle on 8/25/2005 1:17:10 PM***
Reason: added a word

sbz

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Posted: 1:21:53 PM 8/25/2005

Anal gland problems?

joce

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Posted: 1:21:58 PM 8/25/2005

their anal glands may be bugging them also.

you got it in 5 seconds before me:)

***Edited By: joce on 8/25/2005 1:22:35 PM***
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Harleys Mama

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Posted: 1:22:34 PM 8/25/2005

umm, natures toilet paper?? lol

DoGoneIT

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Posted: 1:55:20 PM 8/25/2005

worms, itchy/irratated butt, and I've also seen dogs do it...if, let's say they ate something they shouldn't have..like HAIR and then the poo basically becomes poo on a string..can't get it off so they rub it off.

sue

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Posted: 2:07:36 PM 8/25/2005

If their anal glands get full, they tend to scoot.
They will also scoot if something is stuck to their bum.
Which is probly where the worm story came from.Becasue when a dog has tape worms, they come out the anus they look like little white squares (moveing)ew...But when they dry up they look like sesame seeds. They tend to stick to the hairs around the anus, which would make them scoot, trying to scratch.

CatDogMom

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Posted: 1:23:18 AM 8/26/2005

I know this is gross, but just read the whole post, please.

Canids have two anal glands under the tail on either side of the anal opening. In wild canids, these glands squirt fluid from the gland to mark territory. This can happen either when defecating or not.

Many dogs also release anal gland fluid, but mostly when defecating. The anal gland fluid is supposed to be pretty liquid but it can become dehydrated to the point that it can't be expressed. The anal gland can become blocked and the fluid can't be expressed. Or the dog can contract an infection in the anal gland. All of this can cause itchng and irritation, hence the "scooting."

Most dog groomers will reach under the tail and squeeze excess fluid out of the anal gland when they wash your dog. This helps keep the gland clear and functioning. You can learn to do this yourself, your vet can show you. Most people are totally revolted by this process, though, and will leave it up to the groomer.

When the dog as a serious problem, though, your vet will need to express the anal glands internally. He/She will reach inside the anal opening to squeeze the glands and empty them.

All this information is to let you know that your dog is uncomfortable and needs to be checked out. The scooting is not really good for him, because he can cause himself other problems or give himself an infection.

Call your vet and ask what to do. He/She may want to see your dog in the office.

darbump

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Posted: 9:35:55 AM 8/26/2005

I have a Chihuahua and he drags his rear in the grass and sometimes in the house on my nice area rug! He's been poop tested and blood tested at his last checkup and he's perfectly healthy. It seems to me that for some dogs, it just feels good!!!

PuPzRuS

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Posted: 9:40:57 AM 8/26/2005

LOL @ DogGoneIt! I totally know what you mean...our Chi's do that occasionally. Don't know what it is they find so yummy on the floor! Bet they wish I would get my hair cut. Our littlest one (new addition) Buster had this the other day. Completely freaked him out!! He was running, trying to get away from it screaming bloody murder. You would have thought the boogey man was after him.

CongueraNY

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Posted: 10:16:33 AM 8/26/2005

My Pomeranian usually drags her booty on the ground if she has "something" stuck on her hair.

pugpal

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Posted: 8:20:23 PM 8/26/2005

Like Catdogmom said, it sounds like an anal sac problem. It's gross, but important to have taken care of by a vet.
My dog Buster has had what we call "leaky butt." It's a really nasty and horrible smelling liquid that comes from the anal sacs. Sometimes, it can come out when a dog is very relaxed or startled suddenly. If Buster seems to have leaky butt, we bring him to the vet to have him express the fluid, so it doesn't happen anymore. Buster doesn't scoot, but our vet told us if he starts to, that he can have the sac problem fixed surgically.

Eeewww.

pocketpupsnet

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Posted: 9:20:10 PM 8/26/2005

My mom's chihuahua did that when she was a pup, now her name is Itchy

sandblagbu

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Posted: 9:24:11 PM 8/26/2005

It can be their glands, worms, allergies.

bullies

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Posted: 8:06:41 PM 8/27/2005

First of what kind of dog?? I am a dog groomer and have worked in a vets office it MAY be and hopefully is his or her anal gland needs to be emptied!!! It also may be a compacted anal gland ask your groomer and vet??

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