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    barbii1119 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 1, 2009, 06:20 PM
    My dog rubs her butt on the floor
    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?
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    Jan 1, 2009, 06:22 PM

    I heard that can be a sign of worms. Ask a vet and have it checked.
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    Jan 1, 2009, 06:28 PM

    Also could be anal glands that are clogged, from soft stools or allergies, a quick fix at the vet.
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    Jan 1, 2009, 06:35 PM

    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!
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    Jan 1, 2009, 09:43 PM

    I agree with all of the above. Go to the vet.
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    Jan 2, 2009, 05:02 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by teachnk View Post
    Also could be anal glands that are clogged, from soft stools or allergies, a quick fix at the vet.
    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.
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    Jan 2, 2009, 01:24 PM

    It's probably either anal glands or worms. Either way, it's a simple and quick fix that your vet can do.
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    Jan 2, 2009, 01:48 PM

    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
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    Jan 2, 2009, 02:01 PM

    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
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