Why is my Shih Tzu crying, won't stand, has sore bum, lost appetite?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My shih tzu (its hard to explain) I think she has a sore bum but she wouldn’t stand up and if she was to stand up she would run quickly and sick back down whilst her tail is covering her bum. She was crying all night and she’s lost her appetite. I’m taking her straight to the vets in the morning but I want to know on your thoughts on what might be wrong with her? Thanks.
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Published on December 30th, 2017
Your pet sounds very much like she has an inflamed or infected anal gland. This condition is very painful and makes it difficult to defecate or even move. Without treatment, the gland may rupture, causing an open wound on your pet's rear that will require wound care and antibiotics as well as some pain relief. I'm glad you're getting her in to see your vet very soon.
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Published on March 7th, 2017
If she is not able to go to the bathroom and cries than it sounds like she needs more than just her glands expressed. She could be constipated and need an enema or her glands may be infected and need an antibiotic. If you were able to express her glands than you can monitor for improvement. If she doesn't improve than she needs to be examined and treated by a vet. You could add some canned pumpkin to her diet to increase the fiber in her diet to see if that helps. Hope she feels better soon!
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