Get to bottom of it.

WATCHING your pooch scoot their bum along the carpet has to be one of the most embarrassing things to expe- rience as a dog owner.

- By Catherine Lamb

And while many people believe it's an indicator of worms, the PDSA says anal glands are likelier to be the cause.

These are two small sacs on either side of your pet's bottom. They release a strong-smelling fluid when your dog poos, acting as a territorial scent marker.