The faster you find out the cause of your dog s allergies and rashes the sooner your dog will stop scooting his butt across to the floor.
My dog scratching his bum floor.
Checking your dog s bottom.
Look for swelling growths discharge or injury.
The anus and the hair around it should be clean without an intense smell.
Scooting a bottom across the floor is a common dog behavior often indicative of an anal sac issue.
Anal sacs may become clogged or injured for a variety of reasons which can lead to scooting.
If a dog scoots their butt but their anal glands are fine next on the list of causes is an allergy.
If they have a food allergy then as the remains of that food pass out of their butt it inflames the mucus membrane and skin around the anus and that brings perianal irritation.
Put on a pair of rubber gloves then lift your dog s tail.
Here are three tips for checking your dog s bottom.
Many dog owners have experienced that awkward feeling somewhere between embarrassment and annoyance when their dog scoots or drags his bottom across the rug.
Dogs with allergies often have itchy skin.