Dogs are amazing creatures, and they never cease to make us laugh. The funniest thing to see is a dog scooting across the floor. It’s hilarious, but it always makes us wonder why do dogs drag their butts on the floor?
Fortunately, we have some insights on this topic, that might leave you feeling worried instead of laughing.
Why Do Dogs Drag Their Butts on The Ground
If you ever see your dog scooting across the room, then here are some common reasons as to why he is doing that
Anal Sac Problem
A dog’s anal sac can become inflamed, blocked, and infected. This is very common in smaller breeds, and in an attempt to alleviate the pain, the dog can start scooting.
Another common symptom of anal sac problems are swelling, licking, chewing, and trouble defecating. The best option would be to express the sac, which can be done in the vet’s office, give antibiotics, change the diet, flush the sac with anesthetic, apply warm compresses, or use anti-inflammatory medications.
Fecal contamination
Fecal contamination from diarrhea can stick to the dog’s butt, therefore, causing excessive discomfort. The dog will relieve the irritation by sliding across the floor. Fortunately, the treatment for fecal contamination is basically to clean the area and trimmed away dirty hair.
Worms
Parasitic or worm infection can occur when the dog swallows a flea or rodent. The most common signs and symptoms of tapeworm aside from scooting is rice-like material around the dog’s anus. Fortunately, tapeworm treatment comes in injectable or oral form.
Garlic is an excellent natural home remedy that you can use to get rid of the tapeworm. The best way to prevent the recurrence of tapeworm infection is to control the flea population. You can use Frontline flea medication to prevent it from landing on your dog’s body.
Rectal Prolapse
This is where part of the rectum protrudes through the anus. Prolapse occurs when your dog strains from severe constipation or have gone through severe diarrhea.
Treatment of rectal prolapse requires a trip to the vet and most likely surgery. In addition, to balance their plenty of fiber, moist diet, and stool softeners to prevent reoccurrence.
Allergies
If your dog is suffering from seasonal allergies or has an allergic reaction from an insect or flea bite, it can cause itchy skin. This can lead to excessive scratching and scooting across the room. You can treat this with allergy medication or topical medication to alleviate the symptoms
