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[DemiSheep]

Well, Attila got sick a few days ago. One of his issues was that he had really bad diarrhea and now he's getting better. Well his poo has been great the past two days, although very very little. And he started scooting his butt on the carpet just a few minutes ago that I saw, right after brining him back in from pottying where he did do poopoo. Is his anal glands clogged up?

We're thinking of taking him to the vet Saturday if this keeps up.

He is definitly feeling a lot better now. He's getting back to his normal self.

[Ivysmom]

That definitely could be the problem. If you are't squeemish, and you have plastic gloves, you can do the job yourself. There are many instructional videos on the internet. It is not as bad as it seems.

[bradl]

Many things can cause scooting. One is simply "cling-ons" which are an easy fix. Indeed that's almost always been the source when I've seen it here.

Another can be worms. Easily treated, but there are several common varieties and the treatments are not all the same, so I generally work with my vet if I suspect worms, such as seeing what might be worm segments or eggs. I am not averse to annual deworming just as a preventative - but again, something to discuss with your vet if the issue continues.

[Tuesday]

About a year ago, Murphy was digging at his hind area - he even went so far as to take out some fur. We took to the vet and sure enough,his little anal glands were chock full of yuck.

Hubby nor I had ever experienced this with any other dog before, because it normally happens, well, naturally when they poop. Now we are super anal glad diligent parents. If we even suspect he's having an issues,we give him some sweet potato w/ his meals and then it's into the giant sink to have those glands checked. It's pretty easy to do yourself.

Definitely get him checked out, just for peace of mind and fuzzy butt!

[DemiSheep]

Great, sounds good. Thanks for all the great advice!

[kjwarnold]

Anal glands, or he could just have a sore butt because of the diarhrea. I'd let the vet check it out if you don't want to do the glands yourself.

[lindasue]

Pegi is the first dog I've had that had the anal gland issues - now I have the vet check them regularly when we are there. I've also had the cling on problem - now I have the groomer give her a butt trim when she goes in.

[Terrier lover]

Just be sure not to trim very close. Those prickly hairs around the anus can be very irritating to them.