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pup wont stop licking himself

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  • 02-10-2008 9:26pm
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    casey1970
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    i have a 11 month old male labrador who licks down below all the time. is this normal? he seems to have gotten a red blotchy rash down there now. would it be best to take him to the vet?
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    mobby
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    eh....... Yes most definitely the sooner the better.


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    LovelyTom
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    It is your responsability as a pet owner to bring the animal you chose to care for to the vet as soon as you have doubts on it's health.

    I'd say go ASAP

    Hope he's ok :o


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    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    Have the rash checked put by the Vet.

    As for the licking, well you know the old joke -

    Q: Why does a dog lick his balls?.

    A: Because he can!.

    :p

    They all do it, although since my lad got neutured its all but stopped.


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    casey1970
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    going to take him to the vet first thing in the morning.


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    LovelyTom
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    Happy to hear it.

    Let us now how he is when you return :)


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    Beth
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    Its good to hear you're taking him to the vet.

    All dogs do it, but they all dont do it obsessively. If it has caused a rash and there's no other reason found by the vet apart from the licking causing it, then you need to find out why he's doing it.

    Excessive licking can be a response to boredom, or situations that are stressful/cause anxiety to the dog. Once the a rash or cut forms, it becomes itchy due to inflammation and infection, and that encourages further licking, so you get into a viscious circle.

    Good luck tomorrow :)


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    casey1970
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    brought him to the vet today, she gave him a steroid injection and some kind of anti sceptic cream that i have to put on him once a day, but shes not sure what is wrong with him. so if it hasnt cleared up in two weeks i have to bring him back and she'll send a sample of the skin away to be tested.


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    wyk
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    Also - wash your dog. A dog will lick himself anywhere he feels he is very dirty. Even an outside dog should be bathed on occasion. Hope it isn't something serious, or a behavioural problem, though.

    WYK


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