what to do about butt scooting

Is this a sign of worms and what should I do, Jake has been doing this for a few days now

 

I know in horses, butt scratching is a sign of worms and have heard it in dogs as well. BUT I've also heard it can be a sign of clogged anal glands (ew)

 

Agree with Sara, it can be a sign of either...although sometimes they just have an itchy butt and need to scratch it....so they do this a couple of times but depending on what theyve scratched it on initially they can cause irritation to the skin which makes them want to scratch more. Worth having a vet check up if it continues though.

 

If worms then a one time pill dose will clear it up. If impacted anal glands then the vet can express and treat with an antibiotic if necessary. Either way I would have your Vet take a look.

 

Molly is a butt scooter and she easily empties her anal glands on her own (the smell betrays her), but the glands should be emptying w/bowel movements.
I've been told to add roughage to her diet...dogs are supposed to have firm stools and it's the firmness of the stool that helps their anal glands empty naturally. The oil excretes with bowel movement. If the stool is too soft the glands can't execrete on their own and it is uncomfortable for the dog hence the butt scooting.
I put frozen organic veggies in Molly's Kong and sometimes apples (I put kibble in then the veggies or fruit and seal with lowfat cream cheese). It has helped her.

 

Yep if its not worms its definalty anal glands, they can become irritatating and itchy, and the dog just wants to pop them :shock: :shock:
My mums dog used to do it all the time on the carpet, she scoot for ages..

 

Our dog Lucy used to do this and it was her anal glands. We would take her to the vet and they would express her glands and then she would be fine. You may need to add more fiber to your dog's diet if this keeps happening. Canned pumpkin (100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling) is very good for this problem. Good luck!

 

Yep, glands. But my Mom's pom scoots and I think he has fleas at the base of his tail.