Thread: Help, dog has rash in genital area

I can't say for sure, but it sounds like razor burn. If it's part of the body that stretches when he sits, lays down etc it's going to hurt. It's amost like having rug burn on his penis and testicals. So it's going to hurt. If there is any way you can put up a picture that might be a better way to explain. No I don't want any dogy porn lol

Also you've got to keep him from licking. That will only make it worse and he might start chewing. You don't want it to get infected. If you think it could be razor burn you could try dabbing on hydrocortisone ointment on it until tomorrow. You can usually walk in and say you have a quick question. Simply ask "my dog has had a rash since the day after he got groomed. I've kept a close eye, but it's not getting better and I thought maybe you could tell me if it's something like razor burn. If it's something more serious then I'd like to make an appointment to see the vet".

For the licking a cone or Elizabethan collar would do the trick.

BTW welcome to DF I hope your pup starts feeling better soon.

Originally Posted by TeddieXRuxpin

I can't say for sure, but it sounds like razor burn. If it's part of the body that stretches when he sits, lays down etc it's going to hurt. It's amost like having rug burn on his penis and testicals. So it's going to hurt. If there is any way you can put up a picture that might be a better way to explain. No I don't want any dogy porn lol

Also you've got to keep him from licking. That will only make it worse and he might start chewing. You don't want it to get infected. If you think it could be razor burn you could try dabbing on hydrocortisone ointment on it until tomorrow. You can usually walk in and say you have a quick question. Simply ask "my dog has had a rash since the day after he got groomed. I've kept a close eye, but it's not getting better and I thought maybe you could tell me if it's something like razor burn. If it's something more serious then I'd like to make an appointment to see the vet".

For the licking a cone or Elizabethan collar would do the trick.

BTW welcome to DF I hope your pup starts feeling better soon.

I will scan a pic or two

Originally Posted by spotted nikes

PS- Balls = testicles

lol. i feel pretty dumb right now. i knew that, guess i just had a brain fart...

Do you have cornstarch? I would powder him lightly with it, that should calm the rash down at least until tomorrow when you can get something from the vet.

It doesn't look like they shaved that part of him so my guess of razor burn is out the window. I would keep an eye on it and take him in tomorrow. Also i'd go to petco/petsmart and buy a cone for him so he wont lick anymore. Him licking/chewing will only cause for infection and you don't want that.

ITA it's not a razor burn. Possibly they didn't rinse him well and left soap on his private parts. Looks painful, try the cornstarch it may be soothing and then get him to the vets tomorrow for relief.