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Why does my puppy have a skin fungus or infection near his penis?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 8 days old

My puppy have some fungi in the area around his penis on his skin..what could be its causes?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on January 9th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor puppy! Can you post a picture? Causes of skin disease in a young puppy can be due to a bacterial or yeast skin infection, ringworm (fungus) or demodex (non-contagious mite). Puppy pyoderma (skin infection) is common on the belly of young puppies and they tend to out grow it. I would have your Vet examine your dog and then prescribe medications. I hope this helps!

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