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Why is my dog's penis red, irritated, and he won't stop licking?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 22 days old | 40 lbs

My dog has a irritated penis and it’s red at the opening he’s liking and biting it

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Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 25th, 2019

Causes of licking the prepuce/penis area could be a urinary tract infection, crystals in the urine, stones in the urinary tract, or trauma to the area. It is important that you make an appointment to have Mako seen by your veterinarian as soon as you can to help determine the cause of his behaviour and to start treatment. If you notice him straining to urinate/unable to produce urine, this is a medical emergency and he should be seen by a vet immediately. I recommend you put an e-collar (cone) on him to help prevent him from biting/licking at the area as this may help reduce the risk of infection

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on January 30th, 2017

    Neo may be licking excessively or mounting an object in the house excessively causing the raw area. Place an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent licking and have him examined by your veterinarian to diagnose and treat local infection. Since he is an intact male, monitor him for mounting behavior. This can be on a toy at against his bed. Stop and distract him immediately if yo9u see true behavior. Praise and reward him each time he complies. Consider having him neutered if he is not a show or stud dog. This will decrease hormone levels which may be driving the behavior.

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