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SCGreyhoundsGHG
08-16-05, 05:14 AM 08-16-05
why does my dog drag his butt on the floor? is it a liver problem? should i send him to the vets?
LoveNewfies
08-16-05, 06:34 AM 08-16-05
There are a number of reasons your dog may be dragging his butt. Could be that his anal glands need to be expressed, could have worms, could have allergies - could go on and on. I would be best to have it checked by a vet if it continues.
SweetlilMarce
08-16-05, 03:30 PM 08-16-05
well LoveNewfies said it all!
AllAnimalLover
08-17-05, 05:58 AM 08-17-05
How do you get liver problems by dragging his butt on the floor. Take him to the vet and get his anal sacs (proper term) expressed
SweetlilMarce
08-17-05, 08:58 AM 08-17-05
actually AllAnimalLover, they're glands.
Fathipposrule
08-17-05, 03:20 PM 08-17-05
or you could just express them yourself. If you dont know how, look on the internet and learn how. If you still feel uncomfortable doing it, go to the vets and let him show you how to do it. If you do it yourself, it will save you a lot of money from the vets.
sohollygirl
08-17-05, 04:52 PM 08-17-05
Even cheaper, you could have your groomer do it for you. My groomer expresses the glands when she gives a bath, and it is only $10. But since this is the first time you are dealing with it, it's best to have a vet confirm.
AllAnimalLover
08-17-05, 05:08 PM 08-17-05
actually AllAnimalLover, they're glands.

Actually they are sacs. They do not produce the pasty smelly stuff that comes out of them Therefor they are not glands. Glands produce things. I think I know what I am talking about
harperseth
08-17-05, 06:02 PM 08-17-05
he probly has worms
catahoula
08-17-05, 08:06 PM 08-17-05
Actually they are sacs.
They are called both sacs and glands -- but the term gland can be proper. The sacs are what holds the sectretion and the glands are what line the wall of the sacs, and they are what actually produce the secretions.

I would take the dog to the vet. It can be such a variety of things -- it's best to let a vet figure it out for you.
SweetlilMarce
08-17-05, 08:13 PM 08-17-05
haha Catahoula thanks for clearing that up.

Her post was rather rude though.
SCGreyhoundsGHG
08-19-05, 10:55 AM 08-19-05
k thanks everyone
Norman
09-01-05, 07:17 AM 09-01-05
My rule is if you are concerned enough to have to ask the question you are concerned enough to at least ring your vet. Many people here may be qualified to tell you but just to be safe always check with your vet even if just a phone call. I know I have posted on here before asking for help but always when had vet appointment already booked and just wanted some background info before i go.