This is not an uncommon problem. It probably means that your dog has full or infected anal glands. These glands help dogs to mark their territory through scent. They usually empty themselves every time a dog defecates. They can become clogged, however, and unable to empty, and sometimes infection can develop. When this happens, your dog feels a constant, itchy pressure. It can be very uncomfortable.To get your dog relief, make an appointment with your veterinarian.

Scooting USUALLY denotes an anal sac problem, but can also be the result of tapeworms, a back injury, ulcers near the anus, or other problems. Please seek veterinary care to diagnose and treat any ongoing scooting problem.

There could be two reasons for this. They could have tapeworms or their anal sacs need to be emptied. The first thing to check is their stool. Tapeworms look like little pieces of white rice and are visible. If they have tapeworms you will need to see your vet for treatment. If you do not see tapeworms then you may need to take your dog to the vet to see if his or hers anal sacs need to be emptied.

Several things could cause this problem. It's possible your dog's anal glands need to be expressed. Often these glands will express naturally during a bowel movement. If your dog is scooting then the anal glands can be expressed manually by your veterinarian or veterinary technician. Other reasons for irritation of the rectal area include flea infestation or impacted stool. Call to schedule an appointment with your vet.

Dogs have ducts in their anus that aid in defecation. In some dogs, these ducts, called "anal sacs" can become full. This is very uncomfortable for the dog and leads to this "scooting" behavior. These sacs can be emptied by a veterinarian and should be done so on a regular basis to prevent infection. Return to Top

This could be a couple of different things. The dog might have worms. Or his/her anal glands need to be expressed. We provide this service in the shop. Larger dogs can generally express their own, but smaller dogs need a little help. If your dog has worms, The Groom Shop recommends that you feed your dog Muenster Natural Dog Food. It has natural diatomaceous earth in the food, which helps eliminate pests inside the animal.

When your pet scoots on his or her rear end, it is probably a result of an anal gland problem. It is wise for your pet to be examined and checked for worms.

The 2 main reasons we normally see this occur is because of anal glands or tapeworms. Anal glands are scent glands located on the anus. They can become full with time causing pressure and irritation. Tapeworms are small rice like worms that can be seen around the anus and/or in your pet's stool. Dogs and cats are both susceptible to these worms. They can get these worms by swallowing a flea either by grooming themselves or others.

If your pet is scooting across the floor, this could be due to allergies, external parasites (fleas or ticks), or internal parasites. This behavior could also be a sign of full anal gland sacs. The anal glands are little sacs that are located on the inside of each side of the rectum. The pet secretes a liquid from its anal glands while it defecates. Some pets' anal glands don't secrete completely or at all. That's when they become itchy and painful.

Unfortunately yes, but we have so much work to do in the laboratory and at the museum. We have artifacts to identify and record, we have photos and video to create, we will write reports and use some of the information and artifacts to create exhibits.

Almost always, yes. The law states that you must maintain a safe distance to be able to stop safely if a car stops in front of you. However, there are some exceptions, especially when the other driver makes a sudden and unexpected stop, or if you are involved in a chain reaction.

Some Touaregs come with cup holders for the rear seats, and some do not. At first, it seemed that only V8 Touaregs included these cup holders, but recent reports indicate that some V6 models do included them as well. Touareg owners who did not get the cup holders have reported that they have been able to obtain them and have a dealer install them. We suspect that there was a cost associated with this upgrade.

bull; Wherever you begin or teminate, you slide one of the four included end stake adapters on to the edging piece and a stake slides through the end stake adapter. The stake is then hammered into the ground securing the beginning or end of the edging run.

Nope, not usually, that is an old Wive's tale. It usually means that the anal glands need to be emptied. Have your vet check the anal glands and show you how to relieve these glands every time you shampoo and the problem will probably never reoccur.

I've seen about every Chihuahua I have owned - plus other dog breeds scoot along the floor our ground against thier butt. Some folks make the claim that this indicates the pet has worms. This is not a true statement. In most cases, this is probably going to be impacted anal sacs.

This is not true! Stair climbing does not make your buttocks bigger, especially if you maintain proper form. The exercise focuses mostly on the front of your thighs (quadriceps), as well as on your buttocks.

Adding a quality aftermarket rear shock is a great, albeit expensive way to improve the handling of your bike. In fact, if you've never ridden anything that has decent suspension components on it, you'll be amazed at the difference. Unfortunately, aftermarket shocks are expensive. Works Performance offers a preload adjustable replacement for around $400. They will build the shock to have damping rates appropriate to your weight and riding style.

To shear or trim hooves or even slide a sheep over a smooth surface on its rump, you need to first tip the sheep on on its hind end with its four feet pointing out away from you. With your left hand under the jaw and your right hand on the sheep's rear, stand with your knees at the sheep's shoulder and hip. Your left leg moves under the sheep, behind its front legs. Push out with your right knee and the sheep will instinctively put up some resistance and push back.