My dog is scooting and has a red, irritated area near her anal glands.

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My 13 month old labrador, Reign.. we changed her food for one serving because we had run out and our order didn't come in. She was eating Earthborn Holistic, and I noticed she was scooting. Later on her food had arrived and we switched her back (Eagle pack - Adult Lamb) I noticed while we were laying in bed that above the opening of her butt, it's red and looks like a circle. I'm calling the vet tomorrow, but is there anything I can do/be considered about? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 72 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Reign. Since she was scooting I would be concerned about anal gland problems, tapeworms and allergies, vaginitis. Those are the top reasons for scooting. Tapeworms can cause anal irritation and anal gland problems can cause swelling, pain, etc. It could be something else but in such a young dog I wouldn't think that a skin mass/tumor would be a concern. If she is unspayed, that could be contributing to the scooting via vaginitis or some other problem. I would advise taking her to your veterinarian. They can gather a history, perform an exam and then advise a diagnostic/treatment plan as indicated by their findings. Emptying the anal glands, fecal tests, and other treatments can be done at the time of the examination. Good luck with Reign.

My dog is scooting and has a red, irritated area near her anal glands.

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