My dog is scooting and whining. What's wrong and what should I do?

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My dog is a male Pitt Boxer mix who just turned 8 months old. Today he has been whining and dragging him bottom accross the floor. What do I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 4 days old | 56 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Have him seen by your veterinarian. The most common, and easiest to treat, cause is full or impacted anal glands. Normally, the anal glands are emptied during the act of defecation. In some dogs, this doesn't happen and the glands fill up, become impacted and could abscess. This would result in the symptoms described. Your veterinarian can Express the glands manually, flush them and instill medication if necessary. Antibiotics and pain medications are also sometimes dispensed. If Scooby is licking back there, place an e-collar (cone) on him until he sees the doctor.

My dog is scooting and whining. What's wrong and what should I do?

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