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Why is my neutered dog's skin red, swollen, painful after grooming?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 10.6 lbs

I have a shorkie that is 1 yr 6 months. he was neutered almost a year ago. the extra skin from his surgery is red and swollen and hurts him. he doesn't play or jump like normal. if i move from a room to another room he follows only to quickly sit down. he will be asleep and will suddenly sit up. i think it hurts him. he was groomed yesterday but there's no indication of a cut. the vet isn't opened tomorrow, just wondering what it could possible be

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 3rd, 2016

Ouch, poor Dez! This redness and swelling could be due to clipper burn from the grooming, or he could have an infection from the burn. I would make him a tepid oatmeal bath, and soak him in that for 10-15 minutes to see if that helps with the redness and swelling. I would do that tonight and tomorrow morning to see if that helps with the redness and swelling. If it does, he should see a vet, as he may need a topical cream to treat it. I would call around the local area to see if there is a vet open to see him at that point.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    It sounds like your Dez has an inflamed scrotum. It is possible that during grooming /washing some shampoo remained in the scrotal folds and he has an allergic reaction to that. There is also a possibility that the grooming tools were not disinfected from the previous dog and your dog may have now have a bacterial infection. Gently wash the area with just warm water, dry well and observe. If it does not get better you can apply some over the counter wound ointment, but should see your vet on Monday.

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