{"id":110586,"date":"2022-04-23T05:29:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:29:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:29:30","slug":"why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog licking his crotch so much?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/#Why_is_my_dog_licking_his_crotch_so_much\" title=\"Why is my dog licking his crotch so much?\">Why is my dog licking his crotch so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/#Should_I_stop_my_dog_from_licking_his_private_area\" title=\"Should I stop my dog from licking his private area?\">Should I stop my dog from licking his private area?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_licking_his_privates\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop licking his privates?\">How do I get my dog to stop licking his privates?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/#Why_is_my_male_dog_licking_his_private_area_so_much\" title=\"Why is my male dog licking his private area so much?\">Why is my male dog licking his private area so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_licking_his_groin_area\" title=\"Why does my dog keep licking his groin area?\">Why does my dog keep licking his groin area?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/#Why_wont_my_dog_stop_licking_his_privates\" title=\"Why won&#8217;t my dog stop licking his privates?\">Why won&#8217;t my dog stop licking his privates?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/#Why_does_my_dog_constantly_licking_his_private_area_so_much\" title=\"Why does my dog constantly licking his private area so much?\">Why does my dog constantly licking his private area so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_licking_his_groin\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop licking his groin?\">How do I get my dog to stop licking his groin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/#Why_is_my_dog_licking_his_private_area_so_much\" title=\"Why is my dog licking his private area so much?\">Why is my dog licking his private area so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/#Why_does_my_dog_lick_his_weiner_all_the_time\" title=\"Why does my dog lick his weiner all the time?\">Why does my dog lick his weiner all the time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/#Why_does_my_male_dog_lick_himself_all_the_time\" title=\"Why does my male dog lick himself all the time?\">Why does my male dog lick himself all the time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-licking-his-crotch-so-much\/#Why_my_dog_keeps_licking_his_private_area\" title=\"Why my dog keeps licking his private area?\">Why my dog keeps licking his private area?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_licking_his_crotch_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my dog licking his crotch so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is focusing the licking on their rectum or groin, they may be experiencing <b>anal sac, urinary tract, or reproductive organ infections. Your vet may first express your pet&#8217;s anal glands to rule out infection and impaction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_stop_my_dog_from_licking_his_private_area\"><\/span>Should I stop my dog from licking his private area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your pet won&#8217;t stop licking his privates, then it&#8217;s a red flag. An immediate vet visit is warranted if the licking behavior is coupled with other alarming symptoms like swelling, skin discoloration, urinary frequency, straining when relieving himself, pustules, and rubbing his rectum on the ground.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_licking_his_privates\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop licking his privates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To help keep your dog from licking excessively <b>Practice proper grooming and regular brushing. This will help keep skin healthy and remove pests, dander, and allergens that may be causing itchiness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_male_dog_licking_his_private_area_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my male dog licking his private area so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Excessive licking, especially when it&#8217;s associated with symptoms like increased drainage, pain, or lethargy, <b>can be a sign of infection, injury, or other conditions affecting your dog&#8217;s urinary or reproductive tract. Call your veterinarian if you have any concerns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_licking_his_groin_area\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep licking his groin area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs Lick Their Crotch <b>to Stay Clean<\/b> They need to keep their genitals clean from dirt and discharge, and they don&#8217;t use toilet paper for their anal region, so their tongue is the way to do it. Also, dogs don&#8217;t have any body hang-ups. They aren&#8217;t ashamed to groom their crotch regardless of who&#8217;s watching.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_dog_stop_licking_his_privates\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my dog stop licking his privates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To help keep your dog from licking excessively <b>Practice proper grooming and regular brushing. This will help keep skin healthy and remove pests, dander, and allergens that may be causing itchiness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_constantly_licking_his_private_area_so_much\"><\/span>Why does my dog constantly licking his private area so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your pet won&#8217;t stop licking his privates, then it&#8217;s a red flag. An immediate vet visit is warranted if the licking behavior is coupled with other alarming symptoms like swelling, skin discoloration, urinary frequency, straining when relieving himself, pustules, and rubbing his rectum on the ground.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_licking_his_groin\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop licking his groin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The presence of bacteria and yeast on the skin is normal; however, if either appears in excess, or if the skin barrier is unhealthy, or if the dog is immunocompromised, an infection can occur. <b>Bacterial or yeast infections of the skin can be very itchy and result in constant licking of the affected area<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_licking_his_private_area_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my dog licking his private area so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your pet won&#8217;t stop licking his privates, then it&#8217;s a red flag. An immediate vet visit is warranted if the licking behavior is coupled with other alarming symptoms like swelling, skin discoloration, urinary frequency, straining when relieving himself, pustules, and rubbing his rectum on the ground.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lick_his_weiner_all_the_time\"><\/span>Why does my dog lick his weiner all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your dog could have a urinary tract infection. A visit to the vet would be advisable for further investigation and the vet may do some blood or urine tests. Yeast infections, pustules, and red bumps in the genital area will indicate infection and cause your dog to want to lick to relieve the irritation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_male_dog_lick_himself_all_the_time\"><\/span>Why does my male dog lick himself all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overview of Genital Licking in Dogs. Dogs keep relatively clean. In addition to cleaning their legs and body, both male and female dogs will also lick their genital areas <b>in an attempt to remove dirt, discharge or debris. Excessive licking in this area may indicate a medical problem and can be a cause for concern.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_my_dog_keeps_licking_his_private_area\"><\/span>Why my dog keeps licking his private area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These steps might include:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Administration of antibiotics for any bacterial infections found or antifungal medications for any fungal infections found.<\/li>\n<li>Dietary changes if a food allergy is suspected.  <\/li>\n<li>Treatment of any parasitic infestation, infection or other parasitic involvement.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog licking his crotch so much?Should I stop my dog from licking his private area?How do I get my dog to stop licking his privates?Why is my male dog licking his private area so much?Why does my dog keep licking his groin area?Why won&#8217;t my dog stop licking his&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-110586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110586"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=110586"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110586\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=110586"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=110586"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=110586"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}