lexmark
Posts:352
 | | 01/03/2008 12:19 PM |
 Alert | | My dog wont stop licking his anus. I dont know why. But it is grossing me out. Can any one give some advise?? <img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/sick.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Sick' align='absmiddle'> | |
Bye Bye Maricopa! | |
|
|
flygrl
Posts:62
| | 01/03/2008 1:04 PM |
Alert | itchy butt?!? ROFL The title of this thread made me giggle.
Seriously, maybe his anal glands need to be expressed (a groomer can do it) or he may have worms. I'm not an expert on this "butt" that is the only two things I could think of. | | | |
|
|
|
Family Guy
Posts:198
| |
|
DesertDweller
Posts:2559
| | 01/03/2008 1:39 PM |
Alert | | Sheeesh! Flygirl's got it. Depending on what type of dog it is, it can be the anal gland. I haven't had a dog that this has been a problem, fortunately. You may also want to try some worm mediine. If that doesn't work, take him to a groomer for the gland thing. Yuk. | |
Stupid should hurt!
Desert Dweller - Senior Member - Posts: 2982 - Joined: Feb 2006 | |
|
|
|
lexmark
Posts:352
| | 01/03/2008 2:00 PM |
Alert | | Thanks, Im guessing worms only because he has been eating my moms composts and has diaria. | |
Bye Bye Maricopa! | |
|
|
|
Scorpio
Posts:55
| | 01/03/2008 11:14 PM |
Alert | I would start with a visit to the vet. It could be his anal glands which should be expressed by a vet (or a groomer). It is possible there is infection which would need medication, available from a vet.
When you go in, take a small amount (Tablespoon sized amount) of fresh poo - from that same day, kept in the fridge in a small clean sealed container (a sandwich bag works great and you can seal it or tie it closed.) I know it is gross to keep that in the fridge but you will get over it. If the anal glands are not the problem, they will run a fecal test and see if he has worms. Diarhhea also can cause irritation which makes them lick. Either way, the vet can deal with all of those problems in one visit. Have fun!
| | | |
|
|
 |
Scorpio
Posts:55
| | 01/03/2008 11:19 PM |
Alert | | I just re-read your post - if he has diarrhea that could be the problem in itself. Keep him out of the compost obviously. Feeding half dog food and half cooked plain white rice can help clear up diarrhea in a couple of days if it is only food or compost-eating related diarrhea and it hasn't totally jacked up his system. I would still recommend seeing a vet and they can handle all of the above and take care of the irritation much quicker. | | | |
|
|
|
geewiz
Posts:323
| | 01/04/2008 8:56 AM |
Alert | | dang after reading this i'm kinda worried I think i may have worms since i don't have those glands. | | | |
|
|
|
Fritzydoodle
Posts:979
| | 01/04/2008 9:18 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By geewiz on 01/04/2008 8:56 AM
dang after reading this i'm kinda worried I think i may have worms since i don't have those glands.</div>
I'm sorry - I can't resist...
Why do you think you may have worms? Do you spent a lot of time licking your butt?
<img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/crazy.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Crazy' align='absmiddle'> | |
| |
|
|
|
matmo
Posts:88
| | 01/04/2008 10:00 AM |
Alert | | Maybe he just likes to lick his butt..... Mine likes to eat cat poop...maybe I should take the cat to the vet :-) | |
amatman
Senior Member
Posts: 5398
Joined: Oct 2006
| |
|
|
|
geewiz
Posts:323
| | 01/04/2008 11:03 AM |
Alert | | No i couldn't do that i'm not that limber enough. I have been scratching for years. I think I need another Dr. he says its hemorrhoids from sitting on the tractor seat so much. | | | |
|
|
|
lexmark
Posts:352
| | 01/05/2008 9:28 PM |
Alert | <<div class='NTForums_Quote'>>Posted By Scorpio on 01/03/2008 11:19 PM
I just re-read your post - if he has diarrhea that could be the problem in itself. Keep him out of the compost obviously. Feeding half dog food and half cooked plain white rice can help clear up diarrhea in a couple of days if it is only food or compost-eating related diarrhea and it hasn't totally jacked up his system. I would still recommend seeing a vet and they can handle all of the above and take care of the irritation much quicker. <<div class='NTForums_Quote'>>
That was it! Hes doing fine now, and has stopped having diarrhea and stopped licking his butt. I was worried, hes eatin the composts before but never had this problem until now. | |
Bye Bye Maricopa! | |
|
|
|
lexmark
Posts:352
| | 01/05/2008 9:30 PM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By geewiz on 01/04/2008 11:03 AM
No i couldn't do that i'm not that limber enough. I have been scratching for years. I think I need another Dr. he says its hemorrhoids from sitting on the tractor seat so much. </div>
You just need to wipe better! Have you tried using the thicker wipes for adults? Or some baby powered to prevent chaffing? | |
Bye Bye Maricopa! | |
|
|
|
Java Lover
Posts:0
| | 01/05/2008 10:16 PM |
Alert | The vet by Anytime (I can never keep the name straight) does the EAG (express anal glands) for $17. I would guess that you need to be a current patient, but it's reasonable and only a vet tech visit so they can usually get you in pretty quick.
Good luck. | | | |
|
|
|