My dog is scooting and biting her bottom. What can I put on the sore?

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My 1 yr old female pit bull has been scooting her bottom on the carpet and biting her bottom. I can see a small sore near the anal opening. Is there anything I can put on it? Thanks

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

You can apply some Neosporin to it topically but honestly, most of the times this means that the gland is impacted or infected. I suggest you take her to your vet or groomer to have the glands checked/expressed. You can try the Neosporin for a couple days but if she continues to scoot or that sore looks worse at any time you should get her to your vet for an exam.

My dog is scooting and biting her bottom. What can I put on the sore?

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