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YOUR DOG QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Why does my dog scoot along the floor on his bum? When dogs rub their bottoms across the floor or grass (often called ‘scooting’), they are showing you that there is something wrong. Dogs may scoot to relieve itchiness associated with
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tapeworms or allergies around the anus. Long-haired dogs that have matted hair around the anus may scoot to try and ease the discomfort of this. Inflammation of the anal glands due to a failure to empty properly can also cause scooting, and in this case, you will need to visit your vet to have the glands expressed.
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