Common reasons for a dog to raise its buttocks include muscle activity, estrus, coquettishness, and defense. However, if a dog suddenly and frequently raises its buttocks, it may also be caused by severe pain in the abdomen. For example, the typical symptom of a dog suffering from pancreatitis is long Time's butt sticking. If you suspect that your dog has a raised butt due to severe abdominal pain, it is best to send your dog to a pet hospital for examination in time to find out the cause and then carry out treatment.
1. Move the muscles and bones
If the dog raises its buttocks just after waking up or after maintaining a movement for a long time, it is most likely that it is moving the muscles and bones and stretching the body. This situation is normal, and the owner does not need to worry too much, but do not interrupt the dog, otherwise the dog will be very uncomfortable.
2. In heat
If the dog is a female and has not been neutered, a sudden raised buttock behavior may also be in heat. The owner can pay attention to the dog's vulva to see if there is bloody secretion. If there is, it means the dog is in heat. During the period when the dog is in estrus, the owner needs to pay special attention to the hygiene of the external reproductive organs and clean the dog regularly. If the owner does not have the need for the dog to breed offspring, the dog should not be allowed to have contact with the opposite sex during this period, and can go to a pet hospital for sterilization surgery after the estrus is over.
3. Acting coquettishly
Some dogs will raise their buttocks and act coquettishly in front of their owners when they meet after being separated for a period of time. At the same time, it will always follow its owner and wag its tail, hoping that the owner will play with it. When this happens to the dog, the owner does not have to worry. He can spend more time playing with the dog, which will also help deepen the relationship with the dog.
4. Defense
Sometimes when a dog encounters danger or an animal that threatens him, he will raise his buttocks, accompanied by a low growl. The facial expression is also more ferocious and serious. Growling is for warning, raising buttocks is mainly for defense and to be ready to attack at any time. At this time, the owner needs to properly comfort the dog to relieve the dog's nervousness.
5. Severe pain in the abdomen
If the dog suddenly and frequently raises its buttocks, it may be that the dog is infected with gastroenteritis, parvovirus, pancreatitis, etc. The disease causes severe pain in the abdomen,This makes the body maintain a hunched posture and raise the buttocks. If you find that your dog is in pain when it raises its buttocks, it is best to send your dog to a pet hospital for examination as soon as possible to determine the specific cause and then provide symptomatic treatment.