Why is my 16-week-old puppy licking her tail after deworming?

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Charlie. This is typically a sign there is a problem around that area. Dogs when they have an area that bothers them they lick it a lot. Licking around this area could be due to impacted and/or infected anal sacs, fleas, or intestinal worms. Without seeing him in person, I can't say for certain. The way to know for certain is to have him seen by a vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing this licking and can treat it, such as expressing his glands, prescribing flea medication, or giving him a deworming treatment. I hope this helps!

Sorry to hear about your troubles with Devil. You can certainly give another deworming treatment now and then it's recommended to give a final treatment in 2 weeks, because of the life cycle of the worm. Keep in mind though that the worms can itch when they exit the body, which causes some licking. Also if she has had loose stool you may want to get her anal glands checked to make sure they are not full and in need of expressing. Full anal glands can cause licking and irritation as well, which improves once they are expressed. To help ease some of her soreness you can soak Devil in a warm Epsom salt bath for 5-10 minutes as well, or do a spot soak in the sore anal area. Best of luck with your pup!

It could be that she is itchy. If she is not spayed and is in heat/nearing heat, this can also be a behavior that happens in response. Some dogs may also instinctively scratch or wiggle their tali to the side when petted on the hips or base of the tail. Checking for any parasites such as fleas or ticks on the base of the tail can help alert you to parasites, and if you suspect worms, having a fecal exam done with your local vet can help rule these out.

You may see Penelope licking her hind end or scooting it along the floor. You may also see actual segments around her back end or stuck in the fur. Occasionally, a dog will vomit up segments as well. Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment. You will likely need to treat her and the environment for fleas as well since that is typically how abdog becomes infected with tapeworms.

Hello and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It's difficult to say with certainty by just looking at the pictures but in general when we see a copper/pinkish color change like you are seeing here it is a sign of saliva staining from licking the area. Tosca may be licking around her tail for a number of reasons including fleas, allergies or anal gland issues. She may be licking around her foot due to allergies, skin irritation or from a nail disorder or infection. To ensure fleas and not causing this make sure you are using a good quality flea product like Nexguard, Vectra, Advantage, Frontline or Bravecto. You can do some medicated bathing to see if this helps reduce the irritation. A veterinarian will be able to help you decide if Tosca's anal glands are causing an issue by doing a rectal exam. Feeding a small amount of plain canned pumpkin can help with anal gland issues. If Tosca continues to have these saliva stained areas or develops more areas of irritation it would be a good idea to schedule an appointment with a veterinarian.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Maisie. It may be she is feeling nauseous. Nausea can be a side effect. I'd keep an eye on her for now. If this behavior doesn't subside in 24 hours, then I'd have her checked out by a vet to be safe. I hope this helps!

That does not look like worms or any type of parasite. It looks like plant material that she ingested. She may be licking her lips because she is nauseated. Is there anything outside that she could have eaten that resembles these foreign things in her stool? Looks like some type of fruit??