My Dog Scratching His Bum Floor

Here are three tips for checking your dog s bottom.

My dog scratching his bum floor.

Because of course dogs tend to perform this socially unacceptable behavior in front of as many people as possible and leave their mark behind on the carpet. 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. Anal sacs may become clogged or injured for a variety of reasons which can lead to scooting. Many dog owners have experienced that awkward feeling somewhere between embarrassment and annoyance when their dog scoots or drags his bottom across the rug.

If a dog scoots their butt but their anal glands are fine next on the list of causes is an allergy. This condition can cause itching and burning near their perivulvar area. Put on a pair of rubber gloves then lift your dog s tail. Scooting a bottom across the floor is a common dog behavior often indicative of an anal sac issue.

The anus and the hair around it should be clean without an intense smell. Dogs with allergies often have itchy skin. Look for swelling growths discharge or injury.