ques about itching back tail

Estie · 04-29-2007, 05:06 PM

Here's the scenario - a week ago, we got a springer that we are fostering. He's a great dog, but when picked up at the shelter, he had a tapeworm which was treated 36 hours before we got him, and he is over that. So, today, he has been licking around his tail, and hind quarters. What is going on? I'm thinking it's fleas, but tried a flea comb on him, and nothing showed up, then I put him on a white sheet and brushed him to see is any flea dirt came out, and there was none. I have some K9 advantix treatment for fleas. Should I put some on him?

3doggies2love · 04-29-2007, 05:38 PM

It's possible his anal glands need to be expressed. Vet would be your best bet!

Novel · 04-29-2007, 08:11 PM

I agree, could be anals, or... the tapeworm as it is expelled may be causing his anus to itch. If it continues, or gets worse, I'd see the vet, but I wouldn't treat for fleas, although tapeworms are carried by fleas, I would be careful about over medicating him while he's still a little weak from the parasite.

***Cassiepeia*** · 04-29-2007, 08:19 PM

When you say...

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licking around his tail, and hind quarters.

...what exactly do you mean? Do you mean on his rump at the base of his tail or around his anus?

Cass.

Estie · 04-29-2007, 11:40 PM

He has a sore on top of back hindquarter that he licks, then he licks around the base of the tail and the anus. I'm taking him in tomorrow for a check, anyway. I think maybe it is anal sacs. I will let you all know. Thanks abunch for the help.

Estie & Cassy & Sam

Novel · 04-30-2007, 06:49 AM

Hoping that the vet visit goes well!

calgal · 04-30-2007, 07:54 AM

If the anal sacks are full, you can feel the little lumps on both sides of the rectom. I wouldn't be putting any flea medication on him anyway, not to mention they are supposed to have a heartworm test before starting that type of medication because it is some nasty stuff and can cause serious health problems like heart, liver and kidney disease, cancer and more. Too many all natural products you can use to keep fleas off without useing harsh chemicles.
I hope some relief is found for this poor boy.

04-29-2007, 05:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Estie estie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 222 Rep Power: 60	ques about itching back tail Here's the scenario - a week ago, we got a springer that we are fostering. He's a great dog, but when picked up at the shelter, he had a tapeworm which was treated 36 hours before we got him, and he is over that. So, today, he has been licking around his tail, and hind quarters. What is going on? I'm thinking it's fleas, but tried a flea comb on him, and nothing showed up, then I put him on a white sheet and brushed him to see is any flea dirt came out, and there was none. I have some K9 advantix treatment for fleas. Should I put some on him?

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04-29-2007, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
3doggies2love .Rusty.Holly.Opie. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern CA, USA Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	It's possible his anal glands need to be expressed. Vet would be your best bet!

04-29-2007, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Novel Boxer Mom Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 4,852 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 213	I agree, could be anals, or... the tapeworm as it is expelled may be causing his anus to itch. If it continues, or gets worse, I'd see the vet, but I wouldn't treat for fleas, although tapeworms are carried by fleas, I would be careful about over medicating him while he's still a little weak from the parasite.

04-29-2007, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Estie estie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 222 Rep Power: 60	He has a sore on top of back hindquarter that he licks, then he licks around the base of the tail and the anus. I'm taking him in tomorrow for a check, anyway. I think maybe it is anal sacs. I will let you all know. Thanks abunch for the help. Estie & Cassy & Sam

04-30-2007, 06:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Novel Boxer Mom Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 4,852 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 213	Hoping that the vet visit goes well!

04-30-2007, 07:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,586 Rep Power: 221	If the anal sacks are full, you can feel the little lumps on both sides of the rectom. I wouldn't be putting any flea medication on him anyway, not to mention they are supposed to have a heartworm test before starting that type of medication because it is some nasty stuff and can cause serious health problems like heart, liver and kidney disease, cancer and more. Too many all natural products you can use to keep fleas off without useing harsh chemicles. I hope some relief is found for this poor boy.

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