4 year old cocker spaniel licking butt constantly, anals already expressed, what could cause this?
4 year old cocker spaniel licking butt constantly, anals already expressed, what could cause this? General Dog Discussions
my 4 yr old cocker spaniel, dakota, has always had anal troubles. since i've worked in a kennel as a bather, i know how to express anals. i've expressed them almost every other night just to settle him. he's been panting, licking, spinning quickly around and bitting, and running away from his own butt. i've been apply neosporin and hydrocortisone cream as well. its getting to the point where its all he seems to think about. he's pooping normal, and all else seems normal. no change in food or treats. i've been racking my brain for days and cant figure it out. tonight i put on a makeshift diaper to stop him from getting at himself. any ideas?and i havent take him to the vet yet. i figured its late, i'd ask here first and vet soon as i can make apt. thanks for stating the obvious though.