Lurcher Bottom Problems!!!

[danny66]

I have noticed that my Lurcher Cross has started to sit down and wipe her bottom on the floor as if her bottom is itching.

Anyone have any ideas what this could be and what i could do to solve this problem?? 

[Woodstock]

Could she possibly have worms causing an itchy bottom?

I have head that male dogs do this when their anal glands are full, but I didn't think bitches had this problem.  I shouldn't think it is a serious problem, but it will probably involve a trip to the vet to get it sorted.  Good luck.

[danny66]

I think a trip to the vets will be a good idea!!

She has had worm treatment given to her by the vet about a month ago so i think this is not the problem any other ideas??

[Clanad]

Both male and female dogs have anal glands... it's common place for dogs with impacted anal glands to scrape themselves in this manner.  Problem is, the only way the glands can be cleaned and give relief is a visit to the vet, unless you want to do it yourself.  Sometimes, increasing the level of oil in the dogs food helps.  You might try a bit of bacon grease on the dogs food each day.  No more than a couple of tablespoons full to start...

[BondGirl]

I reckon its the glands - my big girl (sadly no longer with me) used to have this, but my little guy doesn't.  She used to be able to part-empty them herself (MOST unpleasant I have to say), but I would scoot to the vets if I were you.

One word of warning though - hold your breath when it's being done - rancid fish is the best way of describing it, and it really can burn your retinas away!

Happy Hounding!!

[FP]

My bitch used to get this as well.  It is definitely not just male dogs.  The vet  taught me how to empty her anal glands myself, but I could never bring myself to do it!

I always found the smell metallic as well as like rancid fish and could smell quite strongly before her glands were emptied.

[woofgang]

I have had both a dog and a bitch with this prob and the vet taught me to empty the glands myself because it was less stressful for the dogs and the vet (!) and I could do it in the garden and hose the area to get rid of the incredibly stinky stuff. My dog learned to part treat himself but would creep off to his dog bed to do it....BAD idea!!!

When he was a pup, our (very light) dog guard fell on him in the back of the car and the fright made him evacuate them in the car whoooeeee! If your bitch's  faeces are not very bulky. additonal fibre in the diet to help her pass a bigger lump can help to keep the glands empty. They are actually designed to be squeezed when poohing to deliver a little scented marker on the pooh so ther dogs know who has been there (everyone enjoying their breakfast?? anyone eating sausages???)

[tetherend]

Has she been to the vet Danny.  Is she OK?

[icemaiden]

Sounds like it could be worms. Dogs do this because as the worms exit from the rectum, they cause severe itching, which is what your dog is doing. Itching his bum!

[danny66]

I have booked her into the vets for Tuesday morning (This is due to the bank holiday weekend) Thankyou all for the advice and i will post an answer on here when i find out off the vet what the problem is!!