Why does my dog growl when pooping and have dandruff? What can I do?

Have him seen by your veterinarian. The most common, and easiest to treat, cause is full or impacted anal glands. Normally, the anal glands are emptied during the act of defecation. In some dogs, this doesn't happen and the glands fill up, become impacted and could abscess. This would result in the symptoms described. Your veterinarian can Express the glands manually, flush them and instill medication if necessary. Antibiotics and pain medications are also sometimes dispensed. If Scooby is licking back there, place an e-collar (cone) on him until he sees the doctor.

That is normal. Think about a skunk. Whey they are scared they spray anal fluid which smells awful. Dogs are similar. When scared or injured they often involuntarily express the anal fluid, and sometimes poop also. When the anal sacs get over full and infected it becomes a problem. Dakota should get over this behavior as she becomes more relaxed and trusting. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Dakota.

It is difficult to tell from your question whether you requested Bogey's anal glands to be expressed or not. Scooting the bottom is a fairly typical sign of anal gland irritation. If Bogey DID have his anal glands expressed I would anticipate the scooting will resolve in the next day or so. If he did NOT have his anal glands expressed then this is something that likely needs to be addressed. Clipping and shampoo could also cause irritation around the hind end, and should pass within a couple of days.

Hello, sorry to hear about Scooter. It appears that he has a superficial skin infection in his inguinal regeion. Causes for this include allergies (food or environment) or fleas most commonly. If Scooter is very itchy, then he is likely making it worse by scratching it. Scooter will likely need allergy medications and antibiotics to treat his skin infection. Additionally, determining if he has environmental allergies, food allergies, or fleas is important as this is the most efficient way to eliminate his scratching. Please have Scooter evaluated soon so that he may be prescribed medications to treat his infection. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Your dog should be on puppy food for at least the first year of his life. I worry that he's not getting the right balance of nutrient in the diet you're giving him now and that can lead to a number of health problems now and in the future. If you want to continue to make his food at home, ask your veterinarian for advice, find out if there is a veterinary nutritionist you can consult with for a recipe that will meet his nutritional needs or go to the website for the American College of Veterinary Nutritionists and consult with one there. http://www.acvn.org/

Poor King! His itching and scabs could be a result of mange, ringworm, or allergies (although he is quite young to develop allergies). When dogs become excessively itchy, they sometimes scratch themselves enough that they can develop skin infections. King should see his vet for an exam and skin scraping to rule out mites/mange and have a Wood's lamp evaluation or ringworm culture. Ringworm and some types of mange can be transmitted to humans and other pets. King may need antibiotics, antifungal medications and steroids to control his itching and any underlying issues. There is a chance that the leaf he ate may have caused some mild gastroenteritis that led to a bit of soft stool or could be coincidental if he has any intestinal parasites. A vet should check his stool sample for parasites. If his stool is slightly soft but he is otherwise acting normally, you can also try a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken and white rice for a few days before transitioning back to his normal puppy food.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Music. It sounds like she is stressed by the recent changes in your home. This can cause loose stool or diarrhea. If the stool does not go back to normal soon she will need to see her veterinarian. She may require a medication and possibly a probiotic to help. As for the skin, start by bathing her with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula. This should help with the dandruff. I hope this information helps!