[mismodliz]

Dr. Jean -
We have a 6 m/o Yorkie puppy that we got about 6 weeks ago. Today I caught her scooting her butt on the linoleum in the kitchen.

My boyfriend said she did this once about a month ago, but these are the only 2 times we've seen it.

She is treated with Revolution every month.

How do I know if it's worms, anal glands, or just an itchy butt?

 

[drjean]

You can't know. Worms are microscopic. Please take the puppy to the vet for a fecal exam and checkup.

Cheers,
Dr. Jean

 

[mismodliz]

Ok, I called the vet. She suggested that Penny could have an infection, also, b/c she has been peeing a lot.

So we are going to take her in which is what I thought should be done, but I didn't know if I was being a paranoid Mommy.

Thanks, Dr. Jean.

 

[mismodliz]

Is it possible she may be going into heat for the first time or is this definitely unrelated?

 

[Aimee]

I would be quick to assume anal gland issues, but your vet needs to check your puppy. I don't believe butt-scooting is a sign of coming into heat, but might I ask why your puppy is still intact?

 

[mismodliz]

Sure you can ask. We are waiting for her permanent teeth to come in a little more. She told me that if we were willing to wait just a little longer we would be able to tell if her baby teeth needed any assistance in coming out. The breeder told us to watch for this also b/c they've had problems with baby teeth not coming out on their own and then the permanent teeth protruding at an awkward angle.

I don't want to put her under twice so just in case her teeth would need vet's assistance, we decided to wait a couple of weeks. We are going to have her spayed, though, and as soon as possible. We have no desire to breed her.

edit: oh, and the only reason I asked if it was related to heat is b/c when my cat went through her first heat, she scooted her butt a lot. I didn't know the proper age to have her spayed.

 

[Aimee]

Ah, gotcha. I was wondering if she had an 'innie' vulva (link below), which would explain the possible bladder infection and is an important reason to wait on spaying.

(there are pictures on this link) : http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/ins-outs.html

Best of luck to your little girl.