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My dog had diarrhea, now licking swollen butt. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 months and 6 days old

Dog had dirarrhea now is licking her butt area is swollen any thing to do to relieve irriation

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 7th, 2016

If your dog does not have diarrhea anymore you can put some baby cream or aloe vera cream on the affected area. If your dog still has diarrhea, stop feeding it for about 12 hrs then feed bland food (rice , broth, chicken) and if the diarrhea does not resolve within 2-3 days take her to your vet.

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