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Dog licking, biting, and scooting: Is it allergies or something else?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 6.8 lbs

My dog keeps licking and biting her self. She also scratchs her bum on the floor

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 2nd, 2017

this is likely due to an allergy whether it be fleas or environmental. A good bath will help. When you take her to your vet that can check her skin. They may also check her stool sample for parasites and her anal glands to make sure they are not impacted to cause the scooting on the floor.

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on March 31st, 2020

    The most common cause of scooting is from allergies. In humans, our eyes and noses get itchy, but in dogs their anus and feet get itchy! Her skin looks irritated in the picture, but it doesn't appear severe. I think it can wait a few days for you to contact the foster group to come up with a good plan. You can try applying a hydrocortisone cream for some relief.

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