Dog Scooting in New York

Red flags that mean call a vet immediately: Visible swelling, redness, or bleeding around the anus; Foul odor from the rear end; Persistent scooting plus signs of pain when sitting. New York-specific factor: NYC dogs encounter fleas in dog runs, daycares, and apartment buildings.

Yes — RexVet is a New York-licensed veterinary practice. RexVet video visits with a New York-licensed veterinarian run about 8 AM to 11 PM Eastern, every day — including evening and weekend hours when most NYC clinics are closed. Your RexVet vet can examine your dog by video and either treat the issue, prescribe medication where state rules allow, or refer to in-person care if needed. Visits are $64.99 flat.

For many cases, yes. RexVet handles routine scooting cases — anal gland expression coaching, dewormer prescriptions for parasitic causes where state rules allow, allergy medication refill requests (where state rules allow), and dietary fiber recommendations. We can also help you decide whether your dog needs a hands-on anal gland expression at a clinic or whether it can be done at home. A $64.99 video visit gets you a licensed New York vet who can recommend home care, prescribe where medication is appropriate and state rules allow, or tell you when in-person care is required. If the veterinarian prescribes, a pharmacy fills the prescription and a pharmacy transfer fee applies.

Visible swelling, bleeding, or signs of an abscess need in-person care for drainage and antibiotics. Suspected rectal masses need a hands-on exam. Recurrent scooting that doesn't respond to home care needs in-person workup including fecal testing. If your dog needs in-person care, New York has multiple emergency clinics — but RexVet can help triage by video first so you don't waste a trip if it's not needed.

NYC dogs encounter fleas in dog runs, daycares, and apartment buildings. Tapeworm cases tied to flea exposure are higher than many NYC pet parents realize. Apartment dogs with food allergies frequently present with scooting tied to ingredient sensitivities.

Until you can speak with a vet: Check the area for parasites, redness, or visible issues; Increase fiber in the diet (canned pumpkin — 1-2 tbsp/day for medium dogs); Make sure stool is firm enough to express anal glands naturally. Never give human medications to your dog without veterinary guidance.

In a $64.99 video visit, a veterinarian licensed in New York can recommend prescription diets and handle refill requests. If the veterinarian decides medication is appropriate, they can prescribe where state rules allow; some medications need an in-person exam first. If the veterinarian prescribes, a pharmacy fills the prescription and a pharmacy transfer fee applies.

You choose the visit time when you book — video visits run about 8 AM to 11 PM Eastern, every day. There are no membership fees, no monthly subscriptions, and no surge pricing on evenings or weekends — every visit is $64.99 flat.