When you see that your dog drags his rear end across the floor, your first thought might be that he has impacted anal sacs. He drags his butt in an attempt to remove the discomfort. While this idea might be true, you should also check your dog’s body to see if there are any infections. In particular, check the anal glands because these are exposed to the pathogens in the feces. When you check your dog's anus, the signs you could look out for are swelling, redness, or smelly liquid coming from the anus. You can also check your dog's bedding if it has any foul odor. If your doggie is indeed infected, abscesses can form in the anal glands. The pus can erupt near the anal opening, wherein your dog can feel pain. To get relief from the pain, your doggie might scoot while walking. He can also lick the infected part to lessen the pain.
Frequent and persistent scooting should prompt a visit to your animal clinic Anderson, IN sooner rather than later.
