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Originally Posted by ldw

Hi Guys,

Just before I call my vet again (new mummy syndrome!) I thought I'd ask you. My Lilly has displayed some very strange pooping behaviour, she poops then seems to move a few steps before trying to poop again. The second attempt seems to look like shes constipated as she pushes but nothing really comes out. Most of it has obviously already come out in the first poop attempt. After this she often seems to rub her bottom in the grass. I know the rubbing could indicate worms but I just dewormed her... Any ideas? I'm a bit worried that she might have an upset tummy or that something is bothering her...

Two things come to mind. The easiest is that sometimes not all of it drops, and they can feel it hanging there. They strain to get it off.

More likely, she needs her anal glands expressed. Your groomer or vet will often do this for you, but here's a link explaining. My groomer does it regularly, but I've found I've had to do it myself a couple times when I notice him scooting his butt across the grass.

http://www.barkbytes.com/medical/med0029.htm