My dog's private area is red and he won't stop licking it. Help!
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 84 lbs
Hello my dog has redness above his genital area he keeps licking it i gave him a bath and i put an e collar for right now any suggestions?
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Published on October 13th, 2017
It would a good idea to put an Ecollar on Otis to keep him from licking the area, as that will make it worse. Oatmeals baths or an Epsom salt bath may help as well. He could have an allergic reaction causing the redness or he could have a bacterial or fungal infection. It would be a good idea to have him checked out by the vet over the weekend, as there may be medications needed to help treat the redness. I would see if you can get him into the vet this weekend; if not, I would take him in on Monday if the redness is still present. I hope this helps!
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Published on June 30th, 2019
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Buddy. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian. He needs to have the underlying problem identified and treated to get him to stop licking. He could be experiencing seasonal allergies, an infection, insect bite, etc. His veterinarian will likely prescribe medication to make him feel better. In the meantime, place an E-collar on him when you are not able to supervise him. Additional licking will only make the problem worse. I hope this information helps!
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Published on July 20th, 2020
Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Buddy and for providing pictures, they are very helpful. I would be worried about it, it's obviously bothering him and the licking will be making it worse. Without seeing him in person, I can't say what is causing it. I do think he needs to see a vet for it. The vet can diagnose what it causing it and can treat it. I would take him into the vet in the morning. I hope this helps!
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Published on October 10th, 2019
Red paws can indicate a skin infection or allergies.. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions with soap once a day and rinse well (don't wash his whole body, just those spots). Protect the areas from licking or scratching and he may need to wear and Elizabethan collar at all times. If the lesions don't start looking better within about a week or if they get worse, have him examined by the veterinarian who may prescribe medications. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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