Hi Pam
Please take him back to the vet if you can. Shiloh had scooting as her only symptom in the beginning. They would do the glands, and when they were full it seemed like a no-brainer. But she didn't stop scooting. It would start all over again. Then when the glands wouldn't be full, they would just tell us ..."your dog has gland problems...." We went back and forth for a year.
Please, please trust me on this. If Max is still scooting, even a little, after his glands have been done, then you have to ask them to at least consider SM. If the syrinx is in the lower spine, it will cause horrible pain in the anal area, as apposed to the more common neck area. With SM, they will show signs of pain while scooting, where a dog that just has full glands may scoot, but doesn't yelp or whimper. (At least our other dog never has, but maybe I'm wrong...?) Keep an eye out for the yelping and chasing his bum and back legs. Yelping in pain is NOT normal for a healthy pup, but it took me a very long time to figure that out
And an even longer time to convince my vet.
Like I said before, if it really is just glands and no SM, then finding out as soon as possible is better for him either way. Please do not let it go like I did. If there is even a chance he has SM, you want to know early. That way he can have treatment and a normal life. We waited too long, and Shiloh's case is severe. Not all cavaliers have severe symptoms, but unfortunately hers are. We are putting Shiloh down on Saturday
I'm sorry for being so upfront and I don't want you to worry. But reading your update felt like I was reading my own story. I don't mean to be hyper sensitive, but after all we've been through, and our heartbreaking outcome, I just don't want others to suffer like she has
If he has episodes of any symptoms, take as many videos as you can so the vet can see his history. They will help
And even if you feel silly because the videos are short or seem like "normal doggy" behavior, the chronological videos may eventually lead you to a diagnosis. Sometimes it takes a while for the puzzle pieces to be put together. The videos are the biggest piece. All of that said, I want nothing more than to be 100% wrong. I am sending you all the love in the world and hope Max is A-OK
Again, I'm sorry if I'm making you worry or being too forward. I'm not a doctor and I don't know everything, only my own experience. But I feel it's important to let people know the early signs. Our Shiloh had pain from the day we got her at 10 weeks. So it can happen early. High fives to you for being so proactive! You are a great mom!
Dre