My dog's penis sheath is red after grooming. How to treat at home?

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My dogs penis sheath is red and looks irritated also looks swollen and raw. There is no discharge that I can see,he shows no sign of pain but does lick the area so we have a cone on him to stop him from irritating it further.this happened once before from a bad grooming experience and after a vet visit and some meds he was fine. We just got him groomed and it's showing the same signs again. What is the cause of this and how can we treat this at home so I know my dog is comfortable and healthy. Pet's info: Dog | Standard Schnauzer | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 11 months old

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

It is possible he is sensitive to shampoos or if the area was shaved he may have developed 'clipper rash' - very careful grooming in this area will be important to reduce the risk of it happening again. Keeping the cone on for a few days and gently bathing the area in cool water will help - I would not recommend any ointments or creams be applied as they may irritate the area further

My dog's penis sheath is red after grooming. How to treat at home?

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