My dog's bottom looks injured after a leash yank. Does he need a vet?

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Butta and for providing a picture, it's very helpful. That looks like it may be an anal prolapse, where a bit of the anus protrudes out. This does need to be checked out by a vet. First thing in the morning, I would take him into the vet. Tonight, just keep n eye on him. I hope this helps!

Ouch! Yes, that look like a wound or a mass. I can't tell from the photo but I recommend to have Buddy examined today. That is not only a sensitive area but scooting that intense indicates a problem. The vet will need to check his anal glands. He will also need to wear an elizabethan collar to protect the area from licking and he will need to be kept on sift surfaces and discouraged from dragging his bottom. The vet will like;y give him medication as well to decrease the irritation and treat the wound/mass. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This looks like a fairly superficial wound at least based on this picture. However, it would still be a good idea to have him evaluated by a veterinarian to look at it more closely in case it is deeper than what it looks like. Also, these can be painful and can get infected so your veterinarian could potentially start antibiotics and pain control medications. If superficial, these wounds tend to respond well to therapy and heal relatively quickly. Good luck and have a good night!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Winston and for providing a picture, it's very helpful. Oh no, this sounds bad. I suspect he is in a lot of pain if he won't eat or drink, and walks really slow. He could also have internal injuries. You cannot treat this at home, he has to see a vet immediately. Leaving him like this would be cruel to him, so please take him into a vet now to get this treated. Best of luck.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I unfortunately cannot tell much about how the anus is functioning by looking at a photo. Testing has to be done in person by a vet to see if the sphincter is responding. I do not see a prolapse in this photo. I agree the anal opening looks flaccid but that is all I can say. I strongly recommend you take him to a vet for an exam especially if you think he is straining. At 2 months old he is ready for his first vaccinations anyway and if he has not been dewormed already that needs to be done as well.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Sheeba. Yes, I would advise getting her evaluated immediately. That area of the body is, of course, full of contaminating bacteria so get her seen by your vet right away. Most likely your vet will place her on antibiotics, assess the wound, and make other recommendations. Good luck

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is a little difficult to say exactly what is going on with Daisy - she may have a recital prolapse (a condition where some of the tissue in the rectum actually comes out) or chronic irritation if she is scooting on carpeted areas. Scooting may be related to anal gland impactions, infections, or intestinal parasites. I recommend having Daisy seen by a vet as soon as possible because she is likely uncomfortable and the conditions above require treatment. I hope all is well!