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Why is my dog scratching his butt and constantly chasing his tail?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 5 months old | 21 lbs

My pug rocky spends around like he is chasing his tail but he is actually scratching his butt. What cause his butt to itch so much?

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on May 3rd, 2020

Most often this behaviour is due to anal glands impaction or intestinal worms. Please, de-worm Rocky if he has not been de-wormed in the last 3 months. If it doesn't help, you will need to see your regular vet to get his anal glands checked.

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