My dog's penis smells awful and he licks it. What should I do?

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My Jack Russel crossed Pug seems to have an infection in his penis, it smells awful like rotting flesh and fish, I know it’s coming from his penis because when he rubs against my sofa cushions they smell horrible, what can I use or do to stop the smell? He licks himself a lot and I’ve had to stop him due to him always getting hyper and licking hands and faces. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 1 year old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This presentation could be due to a localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria) or a more extended urinary tract infection. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

My dog's penis smells awful and he licks it. What should I do?

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