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PennysMum · 06-17-2009, 10:28 AM

I'm kind of surprised that your vet just brushed it off and attributed it to worms-- scooting is most often not related to worms at all. Anal glands can cause some serious problems if they need to be expressed but are not taken care of-- they can become infected, impacted with material, or even rupture. I've seen some pretty young pups have trouble with their glands too-- it isn't just an older dog thing. I'd honestly probably be looking for a different vet.

06-17-2009, 10:28 AM	#6
PennysMum Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 427	I'm kind of surprised that your vet just brushed it off and attributed it to worms-- scooting is most often not related to worms at all. Anal glands can cause some serious problems if they need to be expressed but are not taken care of-- they can become infected, impacted with material, or even rupture. I've seen some pretty young pups have trouble with their glands too-- it isn't just an older dog thing. I'd honestly probably be looking for a different vet. __________________ Penny: Bane of Moles! Terror Among Terriers! Really Gosh Darn Cute! Penny @ Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/583831 Last edited by PennysMum; 06-17-2009 at 10:30 AM.