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My dog's butt is red and swollen, but he's not scooting. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Male | neutered | 9 years old | 30 lbs

My dogs but is red and swollen, he doesn’t scoot. What can it be. I took a photo how can I send it to you

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 25th, 2018

Thank you for providing pictures of Madden's anus for me to see. From the pictures, it could be that he has a rectal prolapse, or he could have impacted anal sacs causing this redness and swelling. The best thing to do is take him into a vet as soon as possible. The vet can diagnose what is causing this redness and swelling, and can treat him for it. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on February 11th, 2020

    Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Buster. Oh that is quite swollen. This could be a problem with his anal sacs, and it can rupture if not treated quickly. It could also be a growth. Given that you did see blood in his poop and the appearance of the anus, I do not think this can wait until the weekend. I'd take him into a vet today. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 22nd, 2019

    Tyy needs to see a vet. This could be a prolapse or tumor of the anal gland. Since he is not neutered this could be related to an enlarged/inflamed prostate. Please get Tyy to your vet for an exam as soon as you can.

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    Answered By Rebecca, DVM

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    Published on August 9th, 2017

    I recomend Pooh Bear have a veterinary visit. If he has been straining to defecate this can cause superficial bleeding but prostatic cancer or a polyp in the colon is also a possibility. Impacted anal glands may cause rectal bleeding or parasites can also potentially do this. The vet may recommend taking a stool sample to look for parasites and will likely do a rectal exam. From those findings they will discuss what Pooh Bear needs next. Good luckhope he feels better soon

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