nickojoy Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 When you say he is 'attacking' people who approach him while he is rubbing his bottom, is he literally being aggressive or is he just indicating he is enjoying the sensation and his senses are alert/high and he doesn't want them to stop it? Is there any chance the owners are over dramatising his behaviour?? When dogs scratch an itch, they commonly 'flea bite' at the same time. That is exactly what was happening. The pup was enjoying the feel of the soft rug, it was soothing, and when anyone went near him, he didn't want to stop, which caused his behavouir. The pup was still wormy yesterday you could see it in the poo. The new owners had never had a pup so didn't know the symptoms. Some cream on the bum, a good can of puppy pal and a good quality worming tablet will flush the worms out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 The new owners had never had a pup so didn't know the symptoms. Oh Dear Hope they do a bit of reading up on dog body language & stuff!! QUICKLY :p Glad pup was just being pup ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Nickojoy, do not email me with facts that differ from what has been posted here on DOL. If you want help with a problem, then be upfront about it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Some cream on the bum, a good can of puppy pal and a good quality worming tablet will flush the worms out. another worming tablet, plus pal puppy food that poor pup, it's backside must be burning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonlime Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 nickojoy, as you mentioned the new owners have never owned a puppy before, is it possible they dont understand puppy body language and are over reacting? Is the pup being "agressive" or is it infact play biting? Puppies will bite and chew on anything put infront of them, often barking and play growling as they do it. Is it scooting its bottom on the ground because of worms, itchy bottom from diarrhea? Is it biting itself to scratch an itch? Is it shaking because it is cold, nervous, excited? All of the things you listed could well be normal behaviour for a puppy. If the vet did a range of tests and nothing showed up, what is his opinion? Has he seen the puppy displaying this behaviour himself? Is the puppy eating, drinking, pooping, playing as usual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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