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avasmama75 · 09-05-2008, 03:52 PM

So bowie got his new kibble 2 days ago and we mix it what hes been eating, He had been fine but when the new kibble was added he had a really hard time going potty and now he is gettingit stuck to his bottom. He completley freaks out, running around that house and sometimes crying until its off. Can i clip the hair around his , uhh, area???

YorkieLover9 · 09-05-2008, 03:54 PM

yes you can. If you don't feel comfortable doing it, perhaps your vet will do it. My vets off trimmed Canyons rear end for me this morning.

Yorkiedaze · 09-05-2008, 05:22 PM

Just don't shave it or he will be scooting all over the place.

You can cut the hair close with scissors though.

Nancy1999 · 09-05-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Just don't shave it or he will be scooting all over the place.

You can cut the hair close with scissors though.

I agree with this, shaving can cause irritation. Here a thread with some pictures on how to groom the booty. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-grooming.html

DreamsComeTrue · 09-05-2008, 08:49 PM

Sounds like he could be needing his anal glands expressed, too. Has he ever had that done? Groomers are supposed to empty them when bathing, but vets also do it. If it gets impacted, you can have serious problems. If your dog ever scoots around, it's most likely the anal glands. As a pet stylist, I found that most people are not aware of this. Anyway, it's worth checking into.

chachi · 09-05-2008, 08:52 PM

yep i cut that area with scissors

Shirlthepearl · 09-06-2008, 06:05 AM

I've had to do Suzi's several times she's now 4.1/2 months. Do it with scissors, but it's best to have someone hold him, while you trim his bottie.

He will soon get used to it though.

Hugs Shirl x x

megansmomma · 09-06-2008, 08:33 AM

I have a pair of small rounded tip scissors that I use. I think I picked them up at Sally's or Petsmart for under $10. Bowie and Doodlebug are about the same age and I already had him at the groomer for the first time for a very minimal shaping.

09-05-2008, 03:52 PM	#1
avasmama75 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: santa clara Posts: 216	Advice please So bowie got his new kibble 2 days ago and we mix it what hes been eating, He had been fine but when the new kibble was added he had a really hard time going potty and now he is gettingit stuck to his bottom. He completley freaks out, running around that house and sometimes crying until its off. Can i clip the hair around his , uhh, area??? __________________ *Lucky mommy of Ava belle and Bowie*

09-05-2008, 05:22 PM	#3
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Just don't shave it or he will be scooting all over the place. You can cut the hair close with scissors though. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

09-05-2008, 08:49 PM	#5
DreamsComeTrue Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 219	Anal glands another possibility? Sounds like he could be needing his anal glands expressed, too. Has he ever had that done? Groomers are supposed to empty them when bathing, but vets also do it. If it gets impacted, you can have serious problems. If your dog ever scoots around, it's most likely the anal glands. As a pet stylist, I found that most people are not aware of this. Anyway, it's worth checking into. __________________ Lisa loves Harley and Bella

09-05-2008, 08:52 PM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	yep i cut that area with scissors __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-06-2008, 06:05 AM	#7
Shirlthepearl YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: England Posts: 256	I've had to do Suzi's several times she's now 4.1/2 months. Do it with scissors, but it's best to have someone hold him, while you trim his bottie. He will soon get used to it though. Hugs Shirl x x __________________ I Love Yorkies

09-05-2008, 03:54 PM	#2
YorkieLover9 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 556	yes you can. If you don't feel comfortable doing it, perhaps your vet will do it. My vets off trimmed Canyons rear end for me this morning.

09-06-2008, 08:33 AM	#8
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I have a pair of small rounded tip scissors that I use. I think I picked them up at Sally's or Petsmart for under $10. Bowie and Doodlebug are about the same age and I already had him at the groomer for the first time for a very minimal shaping. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain