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My dog keeps biting her butt and scooting. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 22 lbs

Hi, my dog keep biting near her backside. On rare occasions if ive stopped her from biting, she would try to scoot her butt on d floor. Ive checked for flea/ticks and there aren't any. Pics are where she bites, right beside her butthole.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 2nd, 2020

It may be that Nara has a problem with her anal sacs causing her to bite the area and scoot on her bottom. They may be impacted and need to be expressed. I'd have her seen by a vet for this behavior so she can get treated.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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    Published on September 5th, 2017

    HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Ziggy! The most common reason for scooting and trying to bite the anal area is infected/impacted anal glands. Another possibility is allergies. I recommend having your Vet evaluate him. They can check his anal glands and express them if needed. Or treat him for allergies. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

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    Published on July 18th, 2017

    He could be having a problem with his anal glands and may need them expressed. It could also be a flea allergy as it only takes one flea bite to cause an allergic dog to itch. Have him examined by a vet to check his anal glands as they may need to be expressed. Make sure to use a monthly flea prevention.

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