What causes my dog to butt scoot and constantly lick his penis?

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Why is my dog butt schooching and licking his penis. Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | unneutered | 54 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Zippy. He may be scooting because of intestinal parasites (i.e. Tapeworms) or full anal glands (sacks inside the rectum that can fill and cause irritation). Have his stool (feces) checked by your vet for microscopic parasites (invisible to the naked eye) and also the anal glands checked to make sure they aren't full. Both of these should be able to be resolved fairly easy with a vet visit.

What causes my dog to butt scoot and constantly lick his penis?

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