Dog licking private area after grooming? Is it anal glands or UTI?

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My dog has been licking her crotch and seems distressed - is this an anal gland issue or is it something else? She was recently groomed too. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 2 years and 9 months old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor pup! Excessive licking in this area can be due to a urinary tract infection or vaginitis. But, if she was recently groomed, it's also possible that she has some mild irritation due to the grooming products or clippers being used. You can try using a topical hydrocortisone spray labeled for dogs (you can get this at most pet stores) on the area around her vulva to see if this helps - make sure not to get it directly in her vagina or rectum, since it's not meant to be applied to delicate areas like this. If it's mild irritation from being groomed, it should resolve over the next 2-3 days. If it doesn't, then I would recommend having her examined by a vet to see what's wrong.

Dog licking private area after grooming? Is it anal glands or UTI?

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