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Dog licking sore near private area without a cone. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 9 years and 2 months old | 22 lbs

Josie has a sore near her private area that I noticed this morning and she has been licking it but it seems she is getting quite irritated by this and can't get comfortable I'm taking her to vet tomorrow but I was going to put Solosite wound gel on it but I don't have a cone to put on her what can I do

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Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 13th, 2017

I'm sorry to hear Josie isn't feeling well! I would recommend putting a t-shirt on her or a baby onsie for tonight. I would also wash the area with mild soap, rinse well and dry, dry, dry! Just for tonight though so the vet can see it tomorrow. Then put the shirt on to keep her from licking. Good luck and kisses to Josie!

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