My dog is still scooting after anal gland expression. Is this normal?

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  Answered By Maria DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 4th, 2019

  I am so sorry Callie is having this issue. I would recommend checking a urine sample to rule out urinary tract infection as this can be painful and can be 1 reason for this (although less likely). I would also discuss allergies with your veterinarian, have them recheck her anal glands (for inflammation or infection), and check a stool sample for insteatinal parasites. I hope Callie feels better soon!

  

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  Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on March 1st, 2018

  Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Sometimes after expressing the anal glands the expression can cause some irritation and dogs can scoot for several days after. If this continues for the next week, I would contact your vet to discuss other causes. Macy may have a food allergy causing the itching or intestinal parasites. I would have her feces tested and checked for intestinal parasites. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

  

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  Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Published on August 10th, 2019

  The most common cause for scooting in dogs is allergies. In humans, our eyes and nose itch, in dogs, their anus itches - it's just another mucous membrane that can become inflamed. I would recommend discussing this issue with your vet. They can help you determine which type of allergy may be the culprit and which treatments may be most effective.

  

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  Answered By Christie Long, DVM

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Published on February 27th, 2017

  Sometimes I find that food allergies are at the root of anal gland issues. The food incites a sensitivity in the rectum and anal region, and makes the dog itchy, and thus the scooting. You might consider a trial of a hypoallergenic diet to see if this resolves the problem. I'll also add that tapeworms, which are the parasite that often causes scooting, typically do not show up on fecal exams, so with chronic scooting I always recommend deworming for tapeworms anyways, just to be sure.

  

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