Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 12 lbs
My dog is constantly licking his penis since he has the hair around that area trimmed, it is now chapped, is vet treatment in order or could I buy something at the store
1 Answer
Published on January 17th, 2018
Your vets office or pet store may have a soothing ointment such as an aloe Vera gel which may ease the irritation. Do not use human preparations as dogs are likely to lick it off and many are not designed for ingestion
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