Occasionally, we will see dogs sitting on the ground and rubbing their butt after excretion. The owner may think that the dog is just wiping its butt. In fact, it is likely to have some other symptoms. Let’s introduce what is wrong with dogs rubbing their butt?
1. Parasitic infection
If the dog does not do a good job of deworming and deworming, when it is infected with internal parasites, the parasites will move in the intestines and cause itching in the dog's anus. In addition, when a dog is infected with external parasites, such as lice and flea bites around the butt, it can also cause butt itching. In order to relieve the discomfort, the dog will rub its butt on the ground. In this case, the owner can consult a pet doctor in time to choose appropriate anthelmintic treatment.
2. Skin diseases
If the dog's hair is long and dirt comes into contact with the dog's skin for a long time, and the owner fails to clean the dog in time, bacteria will breed and skin problems will occur, causing itching, redness and other symptoms. The dog will rub its butt in order to relieve this discomfort. At this time, it is necessary to remove the local hair of the dog, and then apply antibacterial drugs for treatment. In severe cases, you can also use a medicinal bath for soaking.
3. Anal gland inflammation
If the owner has not cleaned the dog's anal glands for a long time, the anal gland fluid cannot be discharged, which will easily cause the anal glands to become blocked and inflamed, causing itching near the dog's anus, so the dog will use rubbing buttocks to relieve discomfort. At this time, you need to clean the dog's anal glands immediately and drain out the excess anal gland fluid. If it is difficult to operate at home, you can also take it to a pet hospital for professional help.
4. Foreign bodies around the anus
Sometimes dogs will have soft stools or diarrhea due to intestinal discomfort. At this time, it is easy for the feces to get on the hair. If the dog feels uncomfortable, he will rub his butt in order to remove the foreign body. In this case, you need to help the dog clean up the foreign objects and pay attention to the defecation situation.