Why is my dog chewing his private parts and has red bumps?

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What is going on with my dog bears boy parts. He keeps chewing on it. He has little red bumps on the other side but not as bad. He squats when pees mostly in the bushes. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 years and 5 months old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your question about Bear. Unfortunately the picture is blurry so I can't get a good idea of what I'm seeing. It looks red and circular but I"m not certain. In general, a sudden red spot or rash could be several things including fleas, allergies, skin mites, bacterial infection, ringworm (which humans can get) or endocrine disease. There are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesion(s) once a day (not his whole body, just the lesion). Also protect the area from trauma by having your pup wear an elizabethan collar at all times. If the lesion does not start improving within a week or if it is getting worse, have him examined by the veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why is my dog chewing his private parts and has red bumps?

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