Discover the Real Reason Why Your Dog scoots Across the Floor

Ever had company over and out of the blue your dog scoots his rear along the carpet? Does it get really embarrassing when he does it in front of company? The urge to put your shoes on when this happens is overwhelming. Here are some things you should know about dog carpet scooting and how to prevent it. You'll be very surprised that it's not an itch your dog is trying to scratch.

Healthy dogs don't carpet scoot their rear bottoms along the carpet. If you notice your dog doing this often, then this is something to pay attention to. Your dog's anal glands are swollen. All dogs have two glands on either side of his anus. When your dog relieves himself, these glands emit a horrendous smelling liquid. This is similar to your dog's calling card. It is his scent he is leaving behind, letting other dogs know he was there. There may be times when this liquid doesn't completely empty and will become full and impacted. When this happens, your dog could potentially get anal gland abscesses and it becomes extremely uncomfortable and painful for your dog.

A common cause for swollen anal gland issues is due to an imbalanced diet and feeding your dog scraps from the dinner table. You may notice your dog licking and biting around his anus area, trying to alleviate the discomfort. You will also notice a distinct odor coming from your dog 's anus area (fishy odor.) Your dog can also seem sad, upset or frustrated. These are the major signs to a painful and uncomfortable swollen anal glands problem.

You can take your dog to the vet to get his anal glands expressed or if you are brave enough, you can do it yourself.
It is important for you to know that any medical issues in your dog's most sensitive parts is extremely painful and uncomfortable for your dog (just as it would be for any human.) It's best for you to get your dog treated as soon as possible to prevent the condition from worsening.

You can always try to expressed your dog's anal glands yourself. This is a task for those who aren't squeamish. Just to warn you, the odor will be very foul. Use a latex gloves and hold a warm and moist cloth over your dog's glands (this will catch the fluids because it will squirt out.) Gently apply pressure to your dog's anal glands until liquid comes out. When it's emptied, wipe your dog's bottom clean.

It's a very simple procedure, but it you are a little squeamish then it would be best to have your vet do it instead. Your vet can also check to see if there are any other underlying medical issues you should be conce
ed about.

There could be other reasons why your dog scoots. It can also be due to tapeworms, ulcers, sores and several other medical issues. If you think your dog has a an anal sac problem, it's best to keep an eye on your dog's behavior to see if it matches the description of a dog with swollen anal glands. It's also best to get it checked out by a vet to make sure there isn't anything more going on with your dog.