Yesterday while getting ready for work, Kodak wasn't up and ready to go out as usual. He was sulking around and when I called him to go out he hesistated. Once he finished outside, I noticed he kept trying to lick/scratch his rear end. When we came back in, I picked him up and noticed a round pink patch. Now, last year he was scooting his butt on the floor which created a similiar pink patch. I took him to the vet and they told me his glands needed squeezing. I read about this in my yorkie book, and it suggested the groomer squeeze them before cleaning him. My groomer told me that she doesn't do that because she feels it is not needed.
So on her advice, I never got it done, but once the vet explained it to me, I understood a little better. That healed and now this time it is a large patch almost like a ringworm.
I had my daughter take him to the vet as I had to go to work. She called me and said they gave him a antibiotic shot and to give him a 1/2 tablet of Lincocin(?) 2x's a day. The also said to press a warm compress daily. The vet said if it didn't clear up in a week, he may have a gland infection and surgery may be needed. I tear up when I look at him, because he just lays down and looks so sad. What did I do wrong to create this, and what do you all suggest so it won't happen again. He eats Royal Canin, he won't eat any soft food, and he has treats. Is this something he's eating, please help me understand more. I am on my way to speak to the vet as I am off today. I will be back to check your replies later. Thanks for any advice.