http://yedda.com/questions/dog_care_951081511392368/?src=rss:qb:qbsMy golden has been scotting on his butt for a few ...en-ushttp://static1.yeddacdn.com/images/Logo132X46_rmt9c1d22d.jpghttp://yedda.com/questions/dog_care_951081511392368/?src=rss:qb:qbsMy golden has been scotting on his butt for a few ...http://yedda.com/questions/dog_care_951081511392368/?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>my golden has been scotting on his butt for a few days now. What does this mean?</p>josey2256josey2256male53questionMon, 17 Aug 2009 18:35:26 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/dog_care_951081511392368/?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/dog_care_951081511392368/Josey_checked_worms_Generally_dog_627691938370130?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Josey, have you checked him for worms? Generally when a dog scooches on it's butt, it's trying to scratch the itch caused by worms that lay eggs around the anal opening. Lift his tail and see if you can see anything moving, in the way of worms. Also check his poop, worms are generally as well very visible in the feces. If he does it constantly you may have to get some deworming medicine and deworm him. However if it is tape worm that can only be obtained from a vet. Tape worms are very easily seen in the poop, so do check his poop first thing as soon as he goes potty. If you have to, take a stick and break the poop apart to examine it thoroughly in case nothing shows on the exterior of the feces. Worms are the primary cause of butt itch in dogs if it's a frequent activity he indulges in. And worms are very common in dogs especially in the summer months.</p>annetteannettefemale43answer3.0Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:36:16 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/dog_care_951081511392368/Josey_checked_worms_Generally_dog_627691938370130?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/dog_care_951081511392368/Scooting_sign_worm_infestation_anal_735774177435509?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Scooting can be a sign of worm infestation and also a sign of anal gland infection or impaction.  You should get advice from your vet for treatment for both of these conditions.</p>NicenancyNicenancyfemale53answer3.0Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:36:52 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/dog_care_951081511392368/Scooting_sign_worm_infestation_anal_735774177435509?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/dog_care_951081511392368/thought_sign_worms_symptom_blocked_951672301801385?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Hi, I too thought it was a sign of "worms" but more often it's a symptom of a blocked rectal gland.  I heard that an owner could do it on their own, by palpatating the gland, but I think your dog's vet would be the best to do this.  I don't know what it's blocked with - but it's not something that I would want to unblock!  Good luck!</p>deenam05deenam05female65answer3.0Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:28:28 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/dog_care_951081511392368/thought_sign_worms_symptom_blocked_951672301801385?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/dog_care_951081511392368/anal_glads_probably_vet_impacted_495263837897112?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>His anal glads are probably full. I would see your vet before they become impacted or infected.</p>FranFran65answer3.0Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:17:58 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/dog_care_951081511392368/anal_glads_probably_vet_impacted_495263837897112?src=rss:qb:qbi