Aunt Pittie and Clawdius: Advice for Perturbed Pet Parents
Itchy Butts and Purrsonal Purrfrences Edition
Dear Aunt Pittie,
Why does my dog scoot her butt across the floor?
Signed,
Mop N’glow
Dear Mop N’glow,
Poor chérie! The most common reason for scooting one’s derriere is that the (excusez-moi for this word) anal glands are impacted. That’s something that the cultured dog discusses only with the doctor. There are other causes as well such as (I swoon at the thought) worms. Whatever the reason it is highly inelegant, so get thee to a veterinary!
My cat doesn’t purr. Is there something wrong?
Signed,
Dougie’s Dad
Dear Dougie’s Dad
Presumably Dougie is the feline in question? Have you ever thought that his undignified name may be depressing him? Seriously, some cats do not purr and it doesn’t mean anything—they just never develop the habit. But you should know that sometimes a purr does not mean they are happy. We cats will also purr when we are stressed–so learn, mere human, to interpret our purrs properly.
If you have a question for Miss Pittie or Clawdius, please submit to penny@dcpsca.org
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