- Aug 24, 2000
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So, I'm researching some dog stuff ... and I find this gem:
"Scooting" or dragging the bottom
Q: My neighor's older black lab is scraping his bottom HARD on a blacktop road. I say it might be worms. She says let it go because there are sacs that she is breaking open. What to do?
A: We see three common causes of "scooting" or dragging the bottom along rough surfaces.
(blah blah blah) Some great info on the behavior of the dog and possible causes
Check out the closing paragraph, from a Vet that obviously has a great sense of humor ...
If my dog was dragging his butt on a surface as rough as a paved road, I think I'd want to provide some relief immediately. Therefore, I think your friend should consider at trip to her dog's vet for a diagnosis and for treatment of this problem.
Mike Richards, DVM
"Scooting" or dragging the bottom
Q: My neighor's older black lab is scraping his bottom HARD on a blacktop road. I say it might be worms. She says let it go because there are sacs that she is breaking open. What to do?
A: We see three common causes of "scooting" or dragging the bottom along rough surfaces.
(blah blah blah) Some great info on the behavior of the dog and possible causes
Check out the closing paragraph, from a Vet that obviously has a great sense of humor ...
If my dog was dragging his butt on a surface as rough as a paved road, I think I'd want to provide some relief immediately. Therefore, I think your friend should consider at trip to her dog's vet for a diagnosis and for treatment of this problem.
Mike Richards, DVM