Is my dog licking and scooting because she's in heat or anal glands?

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Molly is started to lick herself and drag her butt on the floor are these signs of going in heat if not why is she doing this? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 19 days old | 5.7 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for you request. Usually these signs are related to anal gland most commonly affected by inflammation or infection. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Is my dog licking and scooting because she's in heat or anal glands?

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