Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | neutered | 5 months and 15 days old | 15 lbs
Hello! I noticed Jack licking after picking him up from daycare. A closer look revealed what looks like a blister on his penis... he has a cotton jumpsuit he wore to prevent licking a hernia repair so I put that on him until I can call his doctor in the morning. Any idea what this blister could be and do you recommend keeping the jumpsuit on over night to prevent licking? Photo attached.
1 Answer
Published on May 31st, 2018
This looks like a localized area of infection (a pustule). I think it is a good idea to keep the jumpsuit on him so he doesn’t irritate the skin any more over night. He may need a topical antibiotic ointment to help clear up the infection. Best of luck. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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