My Cavalier seems to pull his bottom along the carpet a lot and tries to nibble and bite at his rump area, he seems uncomfortable will this be worms?
Answer; Possibly – but the most likely cause of this will probably be full or impacted anal glands. Anal glands are two primitive scent glands situated on either side of the anus – not visible from outside. They are of no practical use in pet dogs. The glands can become infected and impacted. This is fairly common in many Cavaliers and is not dangerous although it can prove uncomfortable and even painful in some. Signs of problems with the glands include; Scooting pulling their bottoms along the ground/carpet. Chewing at their hindquarters, or nibbling near the area. Pain or problems on poo-ing Signs of blood or an external opening near the anus which would be an anal gland abscess. Your vet can empty these glands for your pup/dog if necessary and could show you how to do so. The addition of 2 3 teaspoons of ordinary bran to the dogs food (NOT breakfast cereal) obtainable at Pet Shops or Health food shops may often help to prevent this problem occurring. Some dogs never have this probl
Answer; Possibly – but the most likely cause of this will probably be full or impacted anal glands. Anal glands are two primitive scent glands situated on either side of the anus – not visible from outside. They are of no practical use in pet dogs. The glands can become infected and impacted. This is fairly common in many Cavaliers and is not dangerous although it can prove uncomfortable and even painful in some. Signs of problems with the glands include; Scooting pulling their bottoms along the ground/carpet. Chewing at their hindquarters, or nibbling near the area. Pain or problems on poo-ing Signs of blood or an external opening near the anus which would be an anal gland abscess. Your vet can empty these glands for your pup/dog if necessary and could show you how to do so. The addition of 2 3 teaspoons of ordinary bran to the dogs food (NOT breakfast cereal) obtainable at Pet Shops or Health food shops may often help to prevent this problem occurring. Some dogs never have this probl
