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YorkieLover29 · 09-23-2011, 04:26 AM

Hey everyone,

Has anyone ever noticed their furbabys scooting their butts along the floor? I came home for lunch yesterday and let Julius out of his x pen to stretch his legs and he automatically ran right up the stairs. When i went to go get him, I noticed he was scooting his butt on the floor. When I spoke to a friend who is a vet tech she said it is propbably due to the anal sacs. I do have an appt for him on Monday but I just wanted to see if I could get some advice before then.

TeresaM · 09-23-2011, 05:00 AM

Anal glands was going to be my answer too. That's usually the culprit.

Maximo · 09-23-2011, 05:04 AM

Anal glands, or sometimes simple itchiness if the rear end was recently trimmed or it needs to be cleaned.

Max scooted a couple times when he was a pup and it looked like he was rowing a boat, lol. Sorry, you brought back funny memories.

Harrysmum · 09-23-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Anal glands, or sometimes simple itchiness if the rear end was recently trimmed or it needs to be cleaned.

Max scooted a couple times when he was a pup and it looked like he was rowing a boat, lol. Sorry, you brought back funny memories.

In the good old UK - they normally say it's due to them having worms

but I think that might be an 'old wives tale'!!!

Sally + Harry x

nancyf007 · 09-23-2011, 10:00 AM

Abby did that all the time. I used to have to give her what I called butt baths. She had too much hair there and it would stick and she would scoot. She had two to three butt baths a week. Finally I got her all shaved for the summer including the butt of course and she hasn't done it since.

Maximo · 09-23-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Harrysmum

In the good old UK - they normally say it's due to them having worms

but I think that might be an 'old wives tale'!!!

Sally + Harry x

In some cases, it could be worms, but annual fecal tests rule that out.

Dara311 · 09-23-2011, 10:37 AM

Scooting is usually a sure sign that the anal glands need to be expressed. I would suggest having the vet do this, since when expressed it smells so badly! Good LUck!

Ahis_Mama · 09-23-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nancyf007

Abby did that all the time. I used to have to give her what I called butt baths. She had too much hair there and it would stick and she would scoot. She had two to three butt baths a week. Finally I got her all shaved for the summer including the butt of course and she hasn't done it since.

lol Ahi gets little butt baths a few times a week too. Once in a while she'll do a mini scoot and then look behind her and run like a crazy person....she has a little dangly that she thinks is chasing her.

angieNchloe · 09-23-2011, 12:51 PM

i have to shave chloe once a week to keep all that little fuzz back there from sticking in her "poopie". I think if they are'nt feeling clean back there it bothers them. I know it's also a sign of anal glands needing expressed or worms, but if you worm and groom regular then these really prob don't fall into the decision.

Teresa Ford · 09-23-2011, 01:13 PM

Hi, no new ideas every one covered my thoughts already.

deonk1 · 09-23-2011, 01:22 PM

Harley has suspected irritable bowel syndrom... and I video taped Harley's scooting and itching routine for her, she said he was displaying pain from his bowels and system being out of wack, and also she mentioned the anal glands.

While scooting alone is not a sign of pain, more itchiness, if you see weird kicking after a poo, or rolling and itching along with scooting all at once after a poo, talk to your vet. Harley was doing all three at the same time, and my breeder told me the kicking was him marking, but the vet said he was in pain from the bowel irritation... Just something to watch for... or if someone else looks up this post and notices all three symptoms.

nancyf007 · 09-23-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahis_Mama

lol Ahi gets little butt baths a few times a week too. Once in a while she'll do a mini scoot and then look behind her and run like a crazy person....she has a little dangly that she thinks is chasing her.

It's funny how you get the routine down. That little scoot and then it is butt bath time. lol
Since Abby's hair was shaved it has not happened again. But it is growing back now.

Farleys · 09-23-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by deonk1

Harley has suspected irritable bowel syndrom... and I video taped Harley's scooting and itching routine for her, she said he was displaying pain from his bowels and system being out of wack, and also she mentioned the anal glands.

While scooting alone is not a sign of pain, more itchiness, if you see weird kicking after a poo, or rolling and itching along with scooting all at once after a poo, talk to your vet. Harley was doing all three at the same time, and my breeder told me the kicking was him marking, but the vet said he was in pain from the bowel irritation... Just something to watch for... or if someone else looks up this post and notices all three symptoms.

wow, i have never heard of those symptoms being linked to irritable bowel syndrome. THey are all very typical normal behaviors for many dogs. Huh Usually kicking after going potty is a marking behavior, and i see lots of dogs roll around and itch as well. Does he have diarrhea? or constipated? Straining to poo? or anything else that made the doctor suspect irritable bowel syndrome?

deonk1 · 09-23-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Farleys

wow, i have never heard of those symptoms being linked to irritable bowel syndrome. THey are all very typical normal behaviors for many dogs. Huh Usually kicking after going potty is a marking behavior, and i see lots of dogs roll around and itch as well. Does he have diarrhea? or constipated? Straining to poo? or anything else that made the doctor suspect irritable bowel syndrome?

It was the combination of all three that the vet said was a sign he was irritated and in pain. He has had diarrhea for a while, so add that as a list of combined symptoms. I think it was the fact that all three were happening at the same time very erratically. I guess the lesson is, if you see something really out of the ordinary that is erractic, I recommend video taping it and showing your vet. I almost believed my breeder when she said he was marking, but I just had an instinctive feeling something was wrong. I was right.

deonk1 · 09-23-2011, 02:14 PM

I admit He's probably an extreme case, poor little guy has been having problems for a while.

09-23-2011, 04:26 AM	#1
YorkieLover29 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Norristown, Pa, USA Posts: 54	Scooting Hey everyone, Has anyone ever noticed their furbabys scooting their butts along the floor? I came home for lunch yesterday and let Julius out of his x pen to stretch his legs and he automatically ran right up the stairs. When i went to go get him, I noticed he was scooting his butt on the floor. When I spoke to a friend who is a vet tech she said it is propbably due to the anal sacs. I do have an appt for him on Monday but I just wanted to see if I could get some advice before then. __________________ Proud Mom to Julius and Shane Micheal . Expecting a baby girl (Sophia Rose) in August.

09-23-2011, 05:00 AM	#2
TeresaM Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Posts: 3,358	Anal glands was going to be my answer too. That's usually the culprit. __________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane

09-23-2011, 05:04 AM	#3
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Anal glands, or sometimes simple itchiness if the rear end was recently trimmed or it needs to be cleaned. Max scooted a couple times when he was a pup and it looked like he was rowing a boat, lol. Sorry, you brought back funny memories. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

09-23-2011, 10:37 AM	#7
Dara311 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,515	Scooting is usually a sure sign that the anal glands need to be expressed. I would suggest having the vet do this, since when expressed it smells so badly! Good LUck! __________________ Mom to Fiona Marie

09-23-2011, 01:13 PM	#10
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Hi, no new ideas every one covered my thoughts already. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

09-23-2011, 10:00 AM	#5
nancyf007 YT Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Myers Posts: 339 Blog Entries: 8	Abby did that all the time. I used to have to give her what I called butt baths. She had too much hair there and it would stick and she would scoot. She had two to three butt baths a week. Finally I got her all shaved for the summer including the butt of course and she hasn't done it since.

09-23-2011, 12:51 PM	#9
angieNchloe Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East Tn Posts: 402	i have to shave chloe once a week to keep all that little fuzz back there from sticking in her "poopie". I think if they are'nt feeling clean back there it bothers them. I know it's also a sign of anal glands needing expressed or worms, but if you worm and groom regular then these really prob don't fall into the decision.

09-23-2011, 01:22 PM	#11
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	Harley has suspected irritable bowel syndrom... and I video taped Harley's scooting and itching routine for her, she said he was displaying pain from his bowels and system being out of wack, and also she mentioned the anal glands. While scooting alone is not a sign of pain, more itchiness, if you see weird kicking after a poo, or rolling and itching along with scooting all at once after a poo, talk to your vet. Harley was doing all three at the same time, and my breeder told me the kicking was him marking, but the vet said he was in pain from the bowel irritation... Just something to watch for... or if someone else looks up this post and notices all three symptoms. __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!

09-23-2011, 02:14 PM	#15
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	I admit He's probably an extreme case, poor little guy has been having problems for a while. __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!