Diane A. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My mom and her 1-year-old pup ran away and were found after a week. The pup has gas and keeps rubbing her butt on the floor. Are there any treatments I should give them since they’ve been out in the woods and probably eating and drinking everything?

March 18th, 2023

Benjamin M. answered

The pup's behavior of rubbing her butt on the floor could indicate an anal gland impaction or absces...

March 18th, 2023

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