shih tzus butt?

happypaws

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hey everyone im not new here, i just lost my password :( anyway let me re introduce my self my name is gleri, i have a shih tzu who turned 1 last week. hes about 10lbs and the best thing i could ever ask for. Recently milos been doing this weird thing with his butt, he kind of keeps lifting his butt up when i pet his lower back near his tail and sometimes to sit down he bops his butt up and down and finally sits. there are no forms of discomfort what so ever. no pain, no crying , no yelping and def. no growling but im just a little worried. is there something wrong should i take him to the vet? his legs are perfect he jumps around everywhere.. .oh and also when he pees he usually goes around in circles but falls as if he was chasing his tail? i guess its the playful age but yeah, help me out i would greatly appreciate all the replys.

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I know a lot of dogs who will lift there butt when you scratch above it, but the bobbing up and down when sitting is odd. You may want to bring him to the vet to make sure his anal glands are not full and giving him discomfort. My Uncle's shih-tzu gets full anal sacs quite often. Has he shown other signs like licking the area a lot or dragging butt? Also are his poops solid, If not that could increase the chances of him not emptying the sacs on his own.
 

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hey :) thanks you so much for replying. well.. no he doesnt drag his butt or lick too much he licks the usual lol when ever he pees he licks but thats about it . as i stated above hes a year old and im actually thinking about getting him fixed but he has a vet appt. coming up and i will be sure to let the vet know about the little butt lifting. thanks again :)
 

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