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04-18-2007, 11:19 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY
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| Pup drags bottom on carpet Hi everyone, I just got my pup last weekend, and since bringing him home, he seems to be dragging his bottom alot on the carpet after using the bathroom. Is this common or is there something I should be worried about? He's a teacup and is about 10 weeks old. Thanks, Rob |
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04-18-2007, 11:44 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | He might need his anal glands expressed - this can be done by a groomer, or if you happen to be taking him to the vet. Have you looked at his bottom? Any crusties or such? I use baby wipes if my guys have a crusty or something. Give him a wipe and see if it helps. Otherwise, get him expressed.
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04-18-2007, 04:14 PM | #3 |
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| Oh perfect, thanks for your help! i have an appointment to get him checked out so i'll ask the vet about that |
04-19-2007, 10:56 AM | #4 |
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| This is usually due to two things #1 Anal glands or there is a little poop stuck around his anus. A lot of the tiny yorkies have this problem with anal glands. They are suppose automatically express the anal glands when they poop. If they can't ,they feel uncomfortable and drag,scoot,scratch their butts on your rug or any type of floor. This can also happen in larger dogs. I have a 5 lb Maltese that I learned to squeeze her anal glands every 2 weeks is enough for her. I squeeze my little yorkie's glands about every 10 days. At first you might think this is so difficult to learn but it's really not.Have your vet show you exactly how to do this. Genie, Cookie,Lola & Angel |
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