FAQ

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.

Foamy saliva in dogs is not always normal and can indicate stress, nausea, oral problems, or even more serious health issues.

Foaming at the mouth can be a symptom of seizures, poisoning, or certain infectious diseases like rabies, especially in animals like dogs.