My dog is chewing his rear end and yelping. Is he itchy or in pain?

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I have a 3 yr old Rottweiler sometimes he gets on his back and kind squirms around, then will yelp like he has been hurt. also he chews at the rear end area, around the tail nub, Mostly an inside dog. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 5 months old | 130 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Baron may be itchy on his back end. This itching could be caused by fleas, mites, ringworm, or allergies. If he isn't up to date on his flea treatment, I can give you one for him. First, I would give him Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. If he is up to date on his flea treatment, I recommend taking him into the vet for an exam today or tomorrow. The vet can do blood tests, skin scrapings, and use a Wood's lamp to diagnose allergies, mites, and ringworm. Once the cause of the itching is found, the vet can prescribe the appropriate treatment. I hope this helps!

My dog is chewing his rear end and yelping. Is he itchy or in pain?

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