Thank you to everyone for your kind and thoughtful replies. I went to the top-rated vet in my city today. This vet was so, so gentle and knowledgeable. She reviewed his past and we discussed everything I’ve done to date. She strongly believes it’s an anal gland issue and not a worm, allergy, or...
I realize I didn't answer your questions, so here goes!
I'm not sure if a full fecal PCR was done. When we went to the vet, they knew it was his first visit from a shelter so I didn't think to ask. I didn't know there were different levels. So, I don't know what they did.
The deworming was...
I really appreciate your help. I'm at a loss too and am getting emotional. I've only tried different brands of clumping and unclumping litters, so maybe I need to try - like you suggested - earth or sand, or even corn or pine litters.
I'm near tears writing this. I rescued a beautiful 3-year old neutered, male DSH/Siamese mix in March. I do not have any of his history because he was left in a box on the shelter steps. A few days after I brought him home, I noticed him scooting. We went to the vet for his first check-up where...