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My dog seems constipated, scooting, and smells. What's wrong?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | spayed
Tink seems constipated and not sure what to do. She is scooting her butt and it kinds of smells. When she does go it's long and a bit stringy. Color is fine but she seems uncomfortable. Any suggestions? Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on January 26th, 2019
Hello, sorry to hear about Tinkerbell. She may actually have impacted anal glands. These are glands around her anus that produce a foul smell and some dogs, particularly small breed dogs, may be unable to express thes glands on their own. Often, they require digital expression of these glands. If they become too full, they may bother your pet or even become infected. I would recommend having Tinkerbell evaluated by her veterinarian soon or even your local groomer to have her anal glands expressed.
If you look under her tail around her anus an notice any evidence of bleeding or pus like discahrge, then have her seen by a veterinarian sooner as she may have had developed an infection. Hope this helps and best of luck.
If you look under her tail around her anus an notice any evidence of bleeding or pus like discahrge, then have her seen by a veterinarian sooner as she may have had developed an infection. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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