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Why is my dog scooting her butt if she's had all her shots?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 20 lbs

My opet is rubbing her butt on the carpet... but i dont think she has worms cause the previous first owner said she has her shots...

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 4th, 2019

Shots do not kill worms, a deworming treatment does. If Lightening isn't up to date on her deworming treatments, I would give her one. Give another one to her in two weeks to kill all the worms. Best of luck.

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