Ask the Vet About Anal Sac Inflammation & Scooting

Hey! It is hard to say if it is ok without looking at him but he might just be painful from them expressing his anal glands! You could try contacting that vet again and see if they can prescribe some pain meds if he is still uncomfortable. If he is still not doing well, they will probably have to see him again in order to re-evaluate him! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer

Hey! The full anal glands are probably not related to her seizure! I would recommend getting them checked periodically to make sure they aren't too full again. I suggest speaking with your vet about performing a dental procedure to make sure she's safe to put under anesthesia. - Dr. Lindsay Butzer

Hey! It seems like you are doing everything right on the diet and increased fiber part. Looks like your dog needs some antibiotics and maybe a touch of prednisone steroid for a short course to alleviate inflammation in the anal glands. Please bring your pet back to the veterinarian and as for antibiotics and possibly steroids. I also made a whole YouTube video on anal gland issues in dogs you can watch too for more advice. ~ Thank you, Dr. Lindsay Butzer ANAL GLAND ISSUES IN DOGS VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHBvxXjiZVU&t=27s

Hey! You need to bring your dog to the vet to have their anal glands expressed. They could be impacted. Then your vet may give them a steroid shot to help with the itchyness and a course of antibiotics to help. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

Hey! I am sorry to hear about your situation. I think if it is very red you need to get an antibiotic, but you can try Neosporin or Mupericin ointment which is stronger, but I believe it is prescription. If you are associated with a veterinarian hospital I would call and see if you can get a script for Baytril antibiotic which works the best for anal gland infections. It is more expensive. A cheaper one that works too is Clavamox. But really she needs antibiotics. I hope his helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer Check you my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvlURdNKSJ2oRbzUB1_JQw

Hey! Okay sounds like she could have intestinal worms making her but itch. Really hard to tell what kind of worms without a FECAL TEST from your local veterinarian or even a farm vet can help. 1) Dewormer - Apply topical Revolution Plus or give your dog Heartgard - this helps kill some intestinal worms. 2) express the anal glands. You may need to watch some online videos how to do this and have someone help. But the best is to have a veterinarian do this. 3) give her a bath! 4) make she sure is on flea and tick medication, Fleas can bit their hind ends making them itchy and scoot 5) use topical wound sprays on the hot spot. NO PEROXIDE. this makes it worse. 6) 7-10 day course of antibiotics. This a vet will need to prescribe to you. I really think you need to bring your dog to the vet but you can try this in the meantime. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer YOUTUBE VIDEO ON TREATMENT OF ITCHY SKIN Please also check out my YouTube video on itchy skin treatment! This can help you too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4gwvTm0VqM&t=1s

Hey! I wish I had a video for you on how to express the anal glands, but for now you can (using gloves) try gently squeezing on the outside of his/her anus to see if you feel grape size swellings which means the anal gland are full. You can then apply pressure and see if any anal gland secretions comes out which will alleviate your pet. Otherwise, you can feed some canned pumpkin with fiber to see if this helps alleviate anal glands. I hope this helps! AND IN THE meantime try to get a vet apt for them to express the glands. ~ Dr. Lindsay Butzer

Hey. If he is unaltered (or has his testicles still) he may have a swollen anus due to hormones. Testosterone will make their anus larger as they age. If you neuter him this may reduce the swelling. If he has infected anal glands this can also cause irritation and swollen anus. I hope this helps. Dr. Lindsay Butzer

Yes! You can also give them canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons per 10 pounds to help increase their dietary fiber. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

https://www.1800petmeds.com/probiotic+chewys+g.i.+tract+supplement+for+dogs-prod11782.html Hey! Giving your pet a Probiotic chew daily can help with anal sac inflammation. You can also add another probiotic called Forti Flora also sold on PetMeds. You should be able to purchase the Probiotic chews with no script. You also may want to have your veterinarian express your pets anal glands and asses them and possibly give antibiotic course and then start on the probiotics and even 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin daily. I hope this helps! ~ Dr. Lindsay Butzer

Hey! You need to bring your dog to the veterinarian to have the anal glands professionally examined and expressed. Anal impactions are very painful and your dog will need antibiotics.

There are many things that cause itching like this (allergies, mange, anal gland problems, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.html

An antibiotic would need to be prescribed by a veterinarian that has met him face-to-face. They will want to treat the underlying cause as well (allergies, anal gland impaction, etc.) as well.

That certainly sounds like allergies. Allergies can be frustrating because they continue to recur until you figure out what they are allergic to and often it is multiple things. The good thing is that there are a LOT of treatment options available now, many more than are listed in this article but here is a link to our article about treating allergies which starts by discussing "avoiding allergens" and lists many over-the-counter and prescription treatment options: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.html

No - this is probably not from anal glands since they were recently expressed by a veterinarian. There are MANY other causes of vomiting and diarrhea (pancreatitis, IBD, toxins, Addison's disease, intestinal parasites, etc etc - really too many to list here), so further testing will be needed if she doesn't respond to the bland diet. If the vomiting and pain continues, this should checked out and treated immediately by your local veterinarian.