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10-year family dog, unnoticed for two years, swollen rear; had pups years ago. Fine in May, but by July the rear is swollen, drooping, large, bleeding and pus — what’s the cause?
A swollen, bleeding, pus-filled rear can come from anal-gland issues, perianal inflammation, abscess, perianal tumor, wound infection, or open pyometra. A vet check is needed; usual care is cleaning and draining pus plus targeted treatment to avoid worse infection.
What to do about a big lump on a dog’s butt?
A lump on the anus suggests anal gland inflammation or perianal disease; see a vet. At home, broad-spectrum oral meds plus ointment and gland cleaning for 1-2 weeks may help, but do not self-medicate blindly.
Why Is Your Dog Scooting (Dragging Its Bottom) on the Floor?
A dog dragging its bottom usually means anal itching or pain — most often impacted or infected anal glands, intestinal parasites (tapeworms), perianal skin infection, or allergies. Signs like frequent licking, straining to defecate, or a red swollen anus point to anal-gland disease (express and apply an antibiotic ointment). White rice-like segments mean tapeworms (use a praziquantel dewormer). Rule out health causes before blaming boredom or anxiety.
Kitten Always Has Poop Stuck on Its Fur?
Poop clinging to a kitten's rear fur almost always traces back to soft stool or diarrhea. The loose stool can come from diet, food allergy, parasites, flora imbalance, or underlying disease, while body shape, long hair, flat faces, and very young or old age make self-cleaning hard. Soften and wipe gently, then fix the root by firming the stool—and see a vet if soft stool persists.
What to Do When Your Dog Has Difficulty Defecating
Straining to poop — painful, prolonged, or incomplete defecation — can be temporary or a sign of something serious. Causes range from simple constipation to masses, hernias, or prostate disease. Here is what the vet checks.