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My French Bulldog's privates are red & irritated. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | 23 lbs

Hi my French Bulldog seems to be rubbing himself a lot and in discomfort in his privates. He seems a little red. I gave him a benydral & put neosporn on it

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 28th, 2018

Winston's prepuce does look quite irritated. If he has been mounting or humping it could be that he has caused some irritation, and if he is able to lick the area it could get worse. I would recommend putting an e-collar on him and you should try to prevent him from rubbing or humping anything. It looks like the tip of his penis is visible in the picture as well - if the penis continues to be visible, particularly if more of it becomes visible (called paraphimosis) you should see a veterinarian right away as exposure to air can cause damage to the delicate tissue pretty quickly. If he doesn't seem more comfortable by tomorrow morning or is having any difficulty urinating I'd recommend seeing your vet as well.

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

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    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to allergies. I do worry about how swollen it is. I think you did well by using those medications. However, if he does not improve within the next 18-24 hours or worsens, I think a veterinary evaluation is definitely needed for further assessment and treatment. In the meantime, I recommend using an e-collar to prevent any licking if that is an issue at the moment. Good luck and have a good night!

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