Our question this week was:My German shepherdThe German Shepherd Dog BookBig, handsome, hardy, high-spirited, and good-natured, the German shepherd has been a favorite since the 1890s when it first became a registered breed... recently had treatments for heartworms through no fault of our own. The company that supplied the heartworm pills paid for everything since we had given her these without fail and on time each month since she was 6 weeks old. It has been three weeks and she seems to be doing better but she is nipping at her backside near tail area.I thought it was a hot spot since this breed is so common to get these. This is my third GS to own. Anyway, I have looked for fleas, bugs, irritation, and I see nothing. Why is she nipping and seems to be bothered so much in this area? I am baffled. I have not called the vet since they are two hours away and they usually say to bring her in which is very inconvenient. Do you have any suggestions? HELP ME!!!!!! Sincerely,Angela FavaAnswerHi – thanks for your email. There are several reasons why a dog might nip near his backside.
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The anal glands are two glands located on either side of the anus that allow animals to mark their territory and to identify each other. The secretions from these gland are very pungent and may be expressed...
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A hot spot starts because something irritates the skin, and the body either itches or becomes inflamed. The itching then causes the dog to lick or chew the area, which further damages the skin, creating...
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The anal glands (also called anal sacs) are two glands that secrete a pungent fluid. The fluid travels through tiny ducts that open into the anus. Typically, this fluid is released during defecation.
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