Generally, bum-scooting is not due to worms. Most often it indicates that a dog has an anal gland problem. These glands are located on either side of their rectum and produce a fluid that normally is excreted from the glands. However, if these glands do not empty properly, the fluid builds up, causing the pet discomfort. The scooting is because they are trying to squeeze the liquid out.

He may have worms but that is not why he is "scooting". It is usually an indication that his anal glands are full and need attention by a veterinarian. Anal glands are small glands on either side of the rectum. They contain a fishy smelling substance and before domestication dogs and cats used them to mark their territory. Pets no longer have active control of these glands and therefore they can become full and need emptying.

Anal sac impaction is a common reason that dogs scoot. Full anal sacs cause irritation and pressure around the anus. Dogs scoot in an attempt to relieve the sensations. Your veterinarian can check your dog's anal sacs and express them, hence eliminating this as a potential problem. Your dog should be checked for tapeworms and other intestinal parasites, as these may also cause dogs to scoot. Tapeworms commonly appear as "white rice"segments around the dog's anus or in the stool.

For roundworms and hookworms, dogs are most commonly infected when they eat intestinal worm eggs that have been passed through the feces of an infected animal. For tapeworms, dogs can acquire by either eating an infected flea or by ingesting small mammals.

Dogs and cats are most commonly infected when they ingest (eat) intestinal worm eggs that have been passed through the feces of an infected dog or cat. Tapeworms can be transmitted to pets that ingest fleas or other intermediate hosts, such as small rodents, that carry tapeworm larvae. Some worm species can be transmitted to puppies and kittens through the mother’s placenta and milk.

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.

In warm conditions or when he is asleep, a male hamster will let his balls drop out. These can look very big and sometimes alarm a hamster owner. He will pull them back when he is active, or if you lightly touch one. As a hamster becomes old, he is less active and you are more likely to see this.

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.

The "pelvic floor" refers to the pelvic diaphragm, the sphincter mechanism of the lower urinary tract, the upper and lower vaginal supports, and the internal and external anal sphincters. It is a network of muscles, ligaments and other tissues that hold up the pelvic organs (vagina, rectum, uterus and bladder). Leakage of feces and/or urine due to exercise, laughter or a sneeze, may be indicative of either a colorectal disorder or a pelvic floor disorder.

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Certain parasites, such as tapeworms, are visible to the naked eye, but others must be detected under the microscope. If you will bring in a stool sample we will be glad to examine it microscopically to see if your pet has worms.

There are a number of intestinal worms that can infect dogs and cats, and they vary according to the species. In general, these include tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms, and they are very prolific. In fact, one worm can produce more than 100,000 eggs per day, which are then passed in the pet’s feces and spread throughout the area the pet roams. Once in the environment, these eggs can remain infective and present a health risk for your pet and to humans for years.

Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasite of pets and the most likely to be transmitted to humans. Humans can accidentally ingest infective worm eggs that have been passed through the pet’s feces and left in the environment. The eggs hatch in the human’s intestinal tract, and the immature worms travel to various tissues in the body, including the eyes and brain, causing serious infections.

Your puppy will have been wormed regularly prior to your buying it at 8 weeks. It is best to consult your local veterinarian who is aware of conditions in your area (as there are many types of worms), however as a basic guide: Puppies should be wormed at 12 weeks, 4 months and then bimonthly, and Adults (from 12 months) every 3 months.

We say this because a lot of people have purchased the wrong breeds of worms and do not have the correct information for processing dog and cat poo and this can result in serious problems. The result of using incorrect worm composting systems to dispose of cat and dog poo can be bad odours and dangerous levels of disease pathogens resident in the composted material. There can also be uneaten dog poo in the end product and this may even still have dog worms in it.

Most likely the problem is an anal gland problem. There are scent glands on both sides of the anus that are expressed when an animal defecates. If these glands become plugged or impacted they sometimes need to be manually expressed. It is important that this be done correctly, so please bring your pet to have their anal glands checked if you think there is a problem.