Why do dogs rub their butt on the ground?

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. read more

Why Dogs Drag Their Bottoms: Common Causes and Treatments 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. read more

Many pet guardians are under the mistaken impression that “scooting” is a response to pinworms (common in children); in reality there are a number of causes of scooting and pinworms are not one of them because dogs are not susceptible to pinworms. read more

It can sometimes cause them to chew their tail and/or the area around their crotch. 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