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Why is my dog scooting and still getting ticks after treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Female | unspayed

Hi, I hav provided my Dog with a bath: 2 "Good Scrub's" Of Flea Shampoo, A Flea & Tick Drop Treatment & A Flea & Tick Repellent Collar, A "Worming Tablet", I hav seen One Tick AFTER Treatment & today (Onli th once) My Dog ran her Bum across th floor, Has not done it since, Ani advice ??

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 4th, 2016

Running her bum across the ground can be a sign of intestinal worms, but it can also be a sign of impacted anal sacs. Dogs whose bum is itchy or painful will scoot, but if Pocket has only done it once, her anus may have simply be itchy at that time. Should she continue to do it, however, I would take her into the vet to see if her anal sacs need to be expressed. I'm not sure what brands of flea and tick repellent you used, so I can't advise if they are considered a good brand or not, but if the tick is dead, then you know the medication is working. Should you see more ticks and/or fleas, you may not have a good brand of repellent, and I would consider using another brand once this current treatment needs to be reapplied.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 4th, 2016

    Running her bum across the ground can be a sign of intestinal worms, but it can also be a sign of impacted anal sacs. Dogs whose bum is itchy or painful will scoot, but if Pocket has only done it once, her anus may have simply be itchy at that time. Should she continue to do it, however, I would take her into the vet to see if her anal sacs need to be expressed. I'm not sure what brands of flea and tick repellent you used, so I can't advise if they are considered a good brand or not, but if the tick is dead, then you know the medication is working. Should you see more ticks and/or fleas, you may not have a good brand of repellent, and I would consider using another brand once this current treatment needs to be reapplied.

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