I have a Shihtzu. He got a haircut a week ago and stayed at the groomers all day. Every since he got home he is biting his butt. When he walks he stops quick to sit on his butt really fast. He also is going to the restroom alot, and has diarrhea. It seems to get better and then come back again.
Experienced Advisor Selena Carnell says:
March 18th, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Hi there,
I wonder whether he could be having trouble with his anal glands, these are little sacs which sit just inside the anus at a 4 and 8 o'clock position, they secrete a smelly fluid on to the poo, for scent marking. Some times they can get impacted or blocked which causes irritation, some times you will see dogs scooting on their bum, or chewing around the base of the tail.
These can easily be emptied at your local vets, certainly if he has diarrohea this will agravate the problem.
I woud try this as a first route, but if it continues then it would be worth further investigation.
Regards,
Selena Carnell VN
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