Butt Smelling/Whining -- Ugh

[twalla]

Charlie (Chi-Pom mix) keeps smelling Sam's butt. He whines and whines and then smells Sam's butt. He never does this. I've looked at Sam's backside and cant see anything. I even checked out his poop, looks normal.

Sam keeps biting at his tail. I dont know if he is trying to get his butt or the tail his aim.

Its drivin me nuts. They never do this.

Any ideas?

[Ladymom]

He might need his anal glands expressed. Have you noticed him "scooting" on the floor at all?

[twalla]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

He might need his anal glands expressed. Have you noticed him "scooting" on the floor at all?

If he does then he does it when I am not looking. Charlie is going to the vet tomorrow for heart worm injections so I guess I can take Sam out there for a quick see.

Now this is a dumb question -- do they still do the anal glands if they are fixed?

My groomer does all this for me. We are on a need to know basis. I dont like to think about them expressing them, makes me kinda

[Ladymom]

Yes, the anal glands have nothing to do with neutering. Different area.

I think bringing him to the vet is a good idea. Sometimes anal glands can get impacted, but they are very painful. I think you would notice if it was something serious like that.

Did he just go to the groomer? Sometimes they get sore right after their glands are expressed.

[twalla]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Yes, the anal glands have nothing to do with neutering. Different area.

I think bringing him to the vet is a good idea. Sometimes anal glands can get impacted, but they are very painful. I think you would notice if it was something serious like that.

Did he just go to the groomer? Sometimes they get sore right after their glands are expressed.

LOL told ya it was dumb -- didnt know if there was weird connection or not.

He hasnt been to the groomer in almost 6 weeks. Sam doesnt really seem to be bothered by it and he poops normals - doesnt seem like it bothers him.


They have finally worn out. Charlie passed out in the chair and Sam is passed out around my neck. -- And I wonder why the Chiro @ the Health Expo said I had a lot of neck issues

[Yorkiekids]

We're going to the groomer tomorrow and I'm having them checked out too.