Anal Glands? Scooting...?

Some reasons why your dog may be scooting:

Anal Sac. Inflammation of the anal sac is the number one cause of scooting. This is usually accompanied by a foul odor and possibly discharge. Emptying those sacs is easy and can be done by a groomer, who can also teach you how to do it at home, fun! Once you dog has been treated, figuring out the underlying cause of the problem is important. They could have simply been full or they could have been infected, in which case he may need antibiotics.

Worms.

Dogs that have worms don’t always scoot so this is a less common reason behind the action. However, some dogs experience serious itching because of the infestation which could cause them to scoot. A sure-fire way to detect tapeworms in your dog is by visually detecting them around his anus. If your dog is scooting, check there first, just in case. Tapeworms are very easy to treat. Tapeworms go hand-in-hand with fleas so be careful, especially in the summer months, to use a good flea medicine.

Rectal Prolapse.

This is a scary situation that requires immediate medical attention. Rectal prolapse can occur after severe bouts of diarrhea or constipation. The prolapse is part of the dog’s large intestine which can protrude through the anus. If you see this elongated mass coming from his bottom, call the vet right away.

Fecal Contamination.

This is definitely the cause for scooting that has the easiest cure. If the reason your dog is scooting is because he has feces matted in or around his bottom, just clean him up with warm, soapy water. Contamination of any kind down there will cause immense itching and burning so he has no choice but to scoot to relieve the discomfort.

Growths and Tumors.

Luckily this isn’t extremely common but it is very serious so it cannot be overlooked. Tumors can sometimes grow in or around the anal glands so be careful to watch for any unusual swelling or discharge and contact your vet immediately.

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My 16 month old schnauzer is all of a sudden scooting his butt on the floor. I know this can mean their anal glands need to be expressed - but what else could it mean?

On Tuesday night he had a soft poop that got stuck in his fur. I had to bathe him to get him clean. On Wednesday he was clipped. He was about 2 weeks overdue for a clipping, and his hair was really long. Is it possible that the scooting is a result of the clipping - in that the area is bare and sensitive? Or does the scooting truly indicate something like anal glands.

I know not everything you read online is true, but I did read the schnauzer very very rarely have to have their anal glands expressed.

If he isn't normal by tomorrow, I will call the vet. But I just thought I'd see what everyone else's experience says...