FAQ

Dogs naturally clear their anal glands through normal bowel movements, but manual expression may be needed if impaction occurs.

Scooting in dogs is often caused by anal gland issues, parasites, or allergies, and treatment depends on addressing the underlying cause.

You should worry about your dog scooting if it becomes frequent, is accompanied by signs of pain, licking, swelling, or a bad odor near the anus.

Female dogs may scoot when in heat, but it is more commonly caused by other issues like anal gland discomfort or infections.

A scooting dog is often trying to indicate discomfort or irritation, usually due to impacted anal glands, allergies, parasites, or skin irritation.

A female dog may scoot due to anal gland issues, parasites, allergies, infections, or irritation around her rear area.

Female dogs may scoot due to irritation, itching, or discomfort around their anal area, which can be caused by factors like impacted anal glands, infections, or allergies.

Foaming at the mouth is a symptom that may indicate seizures, poisoning, rabies, or other neurological or metabolic disorders in animals and humans.

Foamy saliva in dogs isn't always normal and can indicate stress, illness, or poisoning, though it can also occur after vigorous activity or excitement.

Foaming at the mouth is a symptom that can indicate seizures, poisoning, or severe medical distress in animals.