Hello Dee,
Thanks for your question.
This is a common complaint from clients, and I have to admit a common activity of my beagle in my own home. He prefers the ‘sit-and-spin’ versus the scoot, but the underlying causes to scoot are universal.
They are three primary reasons that pets scoot.
They include, in order;
1. Anal sacs are full.
2. The butt itches, (specifically the rectal tissue).
3. Worms, although honestly, I have never seen this.
I have a few blogs written on anal sacs, you can find them at KMDVM.blogspot.com.
<a href="http://kmdvm.blogspot.com/2012/12/anal-glands-scoot-story.html" target="_blank">Scooting, Anal Sacs</a>
The best way to check for why your pup is scooting is to have a veterinarian or veterinary technician check.
You can call the clinic and make an appointment anytime.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Take care,
Sincerely,
Krista
Krista Magnifico, DVM
Owner Jarrettsville Veterinary Center
Jarrettsville, MD
http://www.jarrettsvillevet.com
Hello,
I think it is best to have it removed and biopsied.
It is almost impossible to know what a mass is without a biopsy. An impression smear can help but a biopsy is more definitive.
There is unlikely anything that will remove it without knowing what it is, especially if it has not responded to prednisone ( a steroid).
If you need any help from us at the clinic if you are close enough we would be happy to help.
Sincerely.
Krista.
Krista Magnifico, DVM
Owner Jarrettsville Veterinary Center
Jarrettsville, MD
http://www.jarrettsvillevet.com
Hello,
I think it is best to have it removed and biopsied.
It is almost impossible to know what a mass is without a biopsy. An impression smear can help but a biopsy is more definitive.
There is unlikely anything that will remove it without knowing what it is, especially if it has not responded to prednisone ( a steroid).
If you need any help from us at the clinic if you are close enough we would be happy to help.
Sincerely.
Krista.
Krista Magnifico, DVM
Owner Jarrettsville Veterinary Center
Jarrettsville, MD
http://www.jarrettsvillevet.com