Why do dogs rub their bum on the floor?

Many things cause dogs to have discomfort in their rear. Here are 4 reasons why dogs rub their bottoms on the floor and what to do about it. read more

Basically, dogs scoot their butts because of irritation. They can’t scratch, so they either scoot or lick. The source of the irritation is what you really need to look at, because that determines what you need to do. Messiness The problem: Dogs with digestive problems like diarrhea can end up with a messy bottom. read more

Scooting -- when a dog drags its anus along the ground -- is almost always a sign something is irritating your dog. What's behind that irritation can range from infection to worms to inflammation. Some of the most common reasons dogs drag their bottom include: Anal Sac Problems. Despite what humans might feel about the matter, dogs communicate with their rear ends. read more

The most common cause of a dog's urge to scoot across the floor is anal sac impaction. Anal sac impaction is when the anal glands do not empty on their own. read more