I have a 3 1/2 month old sheppard pitbull mix that constintly rubs her butt on the ground. Is this something I should be worried about and if so how can I fix this probem?

I heard that can be a sign of worms. Ask a vet and have it checked.

Also could be anal glands that are clogged, from soft stools or allergies, a quick fix at the vet.

Hi, barbii1119!

Yes, this is something that you should be concerned about. As already mentioned, there could be at least a couple of things going on.

She's obviously irritated, so the sooner a trip to the vet, the better!

Thanks!

I agree with all of the above. Go to the vet.

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Originally Posted by teachnk

Also could be anal glands that are clogged, from soft stools or allergies, a quick fix at the vet.

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Exactly that's what I was told at my vets, that the anal glands needed to be excercised, they also said it could be for some type of enjoyment.

It's probably either anal glands or worms. Either way, it's a simple and quick fix that your vet can do.

Well it could be that it itches or she needs a bath to clean her bottom once she starts doing that give her a bath

In my expertise of having two dogs it could in fact be anal glands that are filled and need to be drained and/or removed via in house vet surgery. However my dogs had them removed a while ago and they still on occasion drag their behinds on the carpet. The only way to figure out any of the above possible problems is a visit to a vet