My goldendoodle is licking his rear raw. Should I be concerned?

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My goldendoodle has been licking his rectum so much recently that the skin around it has started to turn pink. He has never had this issue up until about a month ago. Is this just a normal thing that dogs do or should I be concerned? Is there a topical cream that I can apply to prevent him from doing this? Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 75 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. You might want to have him examined by your veterinarian to see why he is so irritated around his rectum. This could be an indication of parasites, anal gland impaction(s), or allergies. You can put a cream on, but you will need to place a cone on his head to prevent him from licking it off & ingesting it so it is best to find out what is bothering Charlie & treat it appropriately. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My goldendoodle is licking his rear raw. Should I be concerned?

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