Why is my chihuahua dragging butt, bleeding, with diarrhea & lethargy?

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My chihuahua Cassie had been dragging her butt and it had a fishy smell,So I expressed her anal glands and only blood come out.She hesitaties about eating dog food,but will eat food from the table.She also has runny bowels and sleeping a lot. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 12 years and 4 months old | 6 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Anal glands are possibly infected and severely inflamed. Antibiotics are likely to be needed and it is possible that pus and infection is still inside the glands. In some cases an underlying tumor of the anal glands is seen and that must be checked by your local vet. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Why is my chihuahua dragging butt, bleeding, with diarrhea & lethargy?

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