I can see his behavior perfectly in my mind, because my dog does the same exact thing when her anal sacs glands are acting up. She also gets the most wonderful aroma that a bath will not get rid of.
Anal glands are scent glands located around a dog?s anus, which produce a strong-smelling, oily secretion. The anal sacs empty through 2 openings located on either side of the dog?s anus. When the anus is stretched as stool is passed, the sphincter muscles squeeze the anal sacs and force the contents onto the surface of the stool. Sometimes though the get infected and impacted. You need to have your vet express them.
Also a good way to keep the problem at a minimum is to add more fiber to your dogs diet. Cooked oatmeal or pumpkin (canned, not pie filling though) just add a couple tablespoons daily.
Some dogs will also do this sitting behavior if they have worms. But since he has an aroma, I would be more inclined to think that it is his anal sacs.
They don't get better on their own, so you will want to visit the vet before it really stinks.
Is there anything else that I can help you with?
Peace,
Christina
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