Why is my dog scratching his private area until it's red and raw?

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My dog has been itching a lot lately. It's underneath next to his scrotum. He has been scratching so much there is a red line.

Laura E. McRae · Accepted Answer

There are a number of medical causes of itchniness in a dog, including ectoparasites, infections of the skin (fungal, bacterial, viral), metabolic disorders, and even allergies. Sometimes allergies are to ingredients in the dog's food; sometimes they are due to irritants in the enviroment, like fabric freshners, laundry detergents, floor and carpet cleaning products. You should have your dog evaluated by your veterinarian. S/he will want to do a complete physical exam and may also recommend taking skin/hair samples for diagnostics purposes.

Why is my dog scratching his private area until it's red and raw?

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