Guest JillyBean30 Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hey GT, looking for advice. My boy seems to be doing a lot more licking / scratching than usual. He's digging at his neck /ears, and I noticed tonight that the underside of his tail is bare (right up by his bum). I give him Sentinel failthfully every month, and I make sure the whole thing gets swallowed. He does NOT have fleas, I have checked thoroughly. He's only outside with me, on a leash. He doesn't have much contact with other dogs, and they're all ones I know. I have not changed his food or his treats, and he drinks the same filtered water that I drink. Any thoughts? Could it just be the change in the weather? (It's starting to get chilly up here in Canada.) Help, please! Thanks in advance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 It may be time to have his anal glands checked. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JillyBean30 Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 That is SO gross, but thank you!! Guess I will try the groomers, first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ola Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Yup, I second the anal glands. I'd visit the vet instead of the groomers, just in case they're infected (since he's licking so much). And have the vet check his ears for a possible infection while you're there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Yup the anal glands. Freddygirls, GH , Freddy was doing the same thing and the glands had to be expressed. Vet said that is the 1st sign. Isn't it nice when it's something so easy?!!!! Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 I was going to say the same thing, get him to the vet & have those anal glands expressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 The licking and raw tail was Teagan's first symptom of anal gland issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodyksam Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 We just went through this with my girlie Daisy. Not only were her anal glands clogged, but she was also dealing with some tummy issues, based upon tests. In the past, she's licked her bum a lot because of worms. Definitely time for a trip to the vet! Quote Mom to Daisy (1999-2012), LB (aka Little Bit), and Sammy James (aka Sammy or Buddy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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