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Scooting Dog

The causes and treatments of a dog’s scooting.


CAUSES OF SCOOTING

Miscellaneous: Full anal sacs or impacted anal sacs.

Infectious diseases: Anal sac abscesses.

Immune-mediated disorders: Perianal fistulas (in German Shepherd Dogs, Irish Setters).

Tumors: In anal sacs or perianal glands.

What to do: Scooting is not an emergency. Call your veterinarian during regular office hours to make an appointment.

Disclaimer: DogChannel.com’s Dog Medical Conditions are intended for educational purposes only. They are not meant to replace the expertise and experience of a professional veterinarian. Do not use the information presented here to make decisions about your dog’s ailment. If you notice changes in your dog’s health or behavior, please take your pet to the nearest veterinarian or an emergency pet clinic as soon as possible.

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Missy, 11yr pomeranian, has scooted since being spayed. Anal glands removed. No worms. Taking 12.5 Benadryl at nite and am. Special hypoallergic food. Bath once a week with special shampoo and conditioners. Missy is going crazy crys and yips at you for help as she scoots her bottom. We have even started Benadryl cream to help. I came here to maybe find an answer. Missy has been to the vet repeatedly over the last year and nothing seems to help. If anyone has similiar symptoms and any suggestions please email me at TireDogs@aol.com.
Thank you.
Patricia, Olympia, WA
Posted: 5/28/2009 11:23:27 AM
The article is good; but the first comment about a Pomerian by Lindain VA is exactly the problem my dog is having. I have already been to the vet once, and we did a round of anti-biotics but she still have the problem. I would really like to hear about a resolution to this problem! I have to drive from FL to NY, 24 hours, with my dog and she is already so uncomfortable. I would appreciate any information.
Alice, Orlando, FL
Posted: 5/16/2009 7:02:39 AM
My Pomeranian began to scoot around in circles, and we took her to the vet and her anal glands were fine, but her "wee wee" area was all raw and inflamed looking.
They gave us antibacteril ointment to put on and that seemed to make it worse. We then took her to another vet who thought that as she was overweight, which caused that area to be somewhat "recessed" so that it would get wet and then not dry out, that it was a fungal infection.
So, on to Jock Itch cream and antifungal powder.
Still, it looks sore and just won't seem to stop being inflamed. We feel so bad for her, but after two vets now, we are at our wits end. I am seriously cutting back on her food to see if simply slimming her down may be the "fix".
It makes me feel like an awful owner to have her so sore and not be able to give her relief.
Linda, McLean, VA
Posted: 5/13/2009 6:58:48 PM
My maltese has been scooting until she is inflamed and has hair loss at base of tail and her hygiene area. We have been to vet numerous times, done steriods on 3 different occasions the last 8 months. Expressing her glands (which the vet taught me to save money) does not stop this intermittent behavior. We tried different foods in case it was allergy. So far, no answers. The vet has been very understanding and seems to be out of solutions. We are left with an overweight dog from steriods, a much lighter wallet, and the behavior is still occurring.

Any suggestions? Thanks
Nancy, Portage, MI
Posted: 3/7/2009 12:44:56 PM
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