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Originally Posted by smommyto5  well thank you the info i am taking him to the vets but wanted to check here to see what i could do before his appt they cant see him till tomorrow. I thought this was a place to get answers and to see if any one else has had the same problem!! |
I would not put anything on the dog's rear end, and I would put a collar on the dog to stop the chewing until he sees a doctor.
This is from another dog forum:
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A good physical should reveal the answer, but if the irritation is substantial, then heavy sedation may be required to minimize patient discomfort.
Frequently an anal sac abscess or perforation is found to have caused the inordinate attention. Treatment is straight forward. Rectal pruritus (itching) may be a minor source of this problem, and there can be a number of causes, such as allergies, intestinal parasitism, ecto-parasites such as fleas/mites, contact dermatitis, etc.
Have a visit with your favorite veterinarian and get to the bottom of this problem.
Dr. Van Lienden
Dr. Raymond Van Lienden DVM
The Animal Clinic of Clifton
12702 Chapel Road, Clifton
Virginia, U.S.A. 20124
703-802-0490
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Sedation will likely not be necessary.
