Why is my dog licking and pulling his penis until it's exposed?

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My dog will aggressively lick and pull at his penis until the entire thing is exposed. Not just the lipstick. It will be about 4 to 5 inches out. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 4 months old

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sometimes pets will do this behavior if there is an irritant around the penile sheath or if the pet has a urinary tract infection that is causing irritation. If he is also urinating and drinking more than normal then you should get Tommy's urine sample check by your vet for a possible UTI. However, if there is no increased urination or drinking and the penis is relatively normal in appearance, iIt is often helpful to soak the pet in a warm Epsom Salt bath to cleanse the area, or you can use a turkey baster to cleanse the penis and sheath thoroughly to help remove any irritants that may be stuck there. If there is no improvement with Tommy within 24-48 hrs or if this is progressively getting worse, then I highly recommend having a vet take a look at this area to ensure no other treatments are needed.

Why is my dog licking and pulling his penis until it's exposed?

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