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Why is my dog licking her swollen private area after her grooming?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 35 lbs

I have a dog that is a female.. we just took her to the shop to get trimmed. After we got her trimmed she has been acting strange. Like she is always licking her private area. When I checked to see what's wrong.. her area looked very swollen and it just seems off. I have no knowledge about this stuff whatsoever.. but she barely even wants to walk and she seems very irritated and uncomfortable. At first I thought the cuttery place just maybe nipped her by accident but I'm not sure. I need advice!

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 25th, 2018

It looks like it's possible that she has clipper burn from the shavers. I don't think it's an emergency but you should get her to your vet for an exam in the next day or so. In the meantime you can use a topical gel like this one to put on it: ( ) I can tell you that no matter what you put on it this won't heal as long as she is licking it so I suggest you get her a cone until this has healed. ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/dog/dog-health-and-wellness/dog-ecollars/all-four-paws-tan-comfy-cone-5000727--1 ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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