itchin spot on dog

Question
i have a chihuahua and recently moved to telluride co.,she is raw around the anal area and beginnin of her tail...dont know if it is actually her lil butt r tail..i have been puttin cortaid on her but dont want it to get any worse,just moved and has cost us everything to do it,no money for vet for a few weeks..can u help me as she is fettin worse by scoochin her butt on the floor ect..ty very much

Answer
She probably needs to have her anal glands emptied.  Some groomers will do this, but most often you have to go to the vet to have it done.  If they are not emptied and she is having problems, it could abscess and then lead to infection and the need for antibiotics.