{"id":6546,"date":"2023-07-16T19:30:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T19:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-itchy-bottom\/"},"modified":"2023-07-15T12:06:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T12:06:13","slug":"how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-itchy-bottom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-itchy-bottom\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I soothe my dog&#8217;s itchy bottom?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-itchy-bottom\/#How_can_I_soothe_my_dogs_itchy_bottom\" title=\"How can I soothe my dog&#8217;s itchy bottom?\">How can I soothe my dog&#8217;s itchy bottom?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-itchy-bottom\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_biting_her_back\" title=\"Why does my dog keep biting her back?\">Why does my dog keep biting her back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-itchy-bottom\/#How_can_I_help_my_dogs_itchy_bum\" title=\"How can I help my dog&#8217;s itchy bum?\">How can I help my dog&#8217;s itchy bum?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-itchy-bottom\/#Can_I_put_Vaseline_on_my_dogs_bum\" title=\"Can I put Vaseline on my dogs bum?\">Can I put Vaseline on my dogs bum?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-itchy-bottom\/#Why_is_my_dog_itching_his_bum_so_much\" title=\"Why is my dog itching his bum so much?\">Why is my dog itching his bum so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-itchy-bottom\/#Why_is_my_dog_rubbing_his_butt_on_the_floor\" title=\"Why is my dog rubbing his butt on the floor?\">Why is my dog rubbing his butt on the floor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-itchy-bottom\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_biting_at_her_back\" title=\"Why does my dog keep biting at her back?\">Why does my dog keep biting at her back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-soothe-my-dogs-itchy-bottom\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_itchy_but_has_no_fleas\" title=\"Why is my dog so itchy but has no fleas?\">Why is my dog so itchy but has no fleas?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_soothe_my_dogs_itchy_bottom\"><\/span>How can I soothe my dog&#8217;s itchy bottom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Warm compresses<\/b> Make a compress out of a warm wet washcloth and hold it to your pup&#8217;s bottom for 5 minutes to encourage better drainage. You may need to rewet the cloth to keep it warm while you do this. After a few minutes, try to empty the scent glands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_biting_her_back\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep biting her back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fleas, mites, and ticks alike can cause a lot of discomfort to their canine host and are common culprits behind excessive chewing. Often, these pests can be revealed from a visual check or a good brushing. Mold, pollen, bug bites, and other allergens can make your dog&#8217;s skin dry or greasy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dogs_itchy_bum\"><\/span>How can I help my dog&#8217;s itchy bum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treatment options include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expressing the sacs, which can be done at home or by a vet.<\/li>\n<li>Giving antibiotics to treat an infection.<\/li>\n<li>Increasing dietary fiber.<\/li>\n<li>Applying warm compresses.<\/li>\n<li>Lancing or flushing the sacs under general anesthetic.<\/li>\n<li>Anti-inflammatories if very inflamed\/swollen or painful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>11-Aug-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_Vaseline_on_my_dogs_bum\"><\/span>Can I put Vaseline on my dogs bum?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can I put Vaseline on my dogs bum? <b>It&#8217;s best not to use any petroleum-based products when your dog is itchy, flaky, red and bumpy. Always consult with a veterinarian first if you&#8217;re unsure of what might be irritating them or causing the problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_itching_his_bum_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my dog itching his bum so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Three common causes of itchy bottoms are <b>fleas, worms and anal glands issues with anal glands being top of the list and the main focus of this discussion. Less common causes are allergies, skin infections and tumours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_rubbing_his_butt_on_the_floor\"><\/span>Why is my dog rubbing his butt on the floor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scooting a bottom across the floor is a common dog behavior <b>often indicative of an anal sac issue. Anal sacs may become clogged or injured for a variety of reasons, which can lead to scooting. Visiting your vet is recommended to ensure scooting isn&#8217;t due to a serious issue like allergies or parasites.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_biting_at_her_back\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep biting at her back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Compulsive chewing or licking can also be a response to <b>orthopedic problems, including arthritis and hip dysplasia. Parasites. Among the most common causes for compulsive dog licking, chewing, or scratching behaviors are fleas, ticks, and mites.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_itchy_but_has_no_fleas\"><\/span>Why is my dog so itchy but has no fleas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is still itching, but he doesn&#8217;t have fleas or a food allergy, <b>he may have some environmental allergies to things like pollen or dander. A nutrition change may not do much in the way of relief, but your veterinarian may recommend a therapeutic food to improve your dog&#8217;s skin health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I soothe my dog&#8217;s itchy bottom?Why does my dog keep biting her back?How can I help my dog&#8217;s itchy bum?Can I put Vaseline on my dogs bum?Why is my dog itching his bum so much?Why is my dog rubbing his butt on the floor?Why does my dog keep biting at&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6546"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6546"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6546\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":200564,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6546\/revisions\/200564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6546"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6546"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}