My Dog Scratching His Bum Floor

The anus and the hair around it should be clean without an intense smell.

My dog scratching his bum floor.

Checking your dog s bottom. Put on a pair of rubber gloves then lift your dog s tail. Many dog owners have experienced that awkward feeling somewhere between embarrassment and annoyance when their dog scoots or drags his bottom across the rug. The faster you find out the cause of your dog s allergies and rashes the sooner your dog will stop scooting his butt across to the floor.

Because of course dogs tend to perform this socially unacceptable behavior in front of as many people as possible and leave their mark behind on the carpet. If they have a food allergy then as the remains of that food pass out of their butt it inflames the mucus membrane and skin around the anus and that brings perianal irritation. Scooting a bottom across the floor is a common dog behavior often indicative of an anal sac issue. Anal sacs may become clogged or injured for a variety of reasons which can lead to scooting.

This condition can cause itching and burning near their perivulvar area. Look for swelling growths discharge or injury. Dogs with allergies often have itchy skin.