I notice my dog is licking his bum constantly. I know it's normal to do occasionally but it has been non-stop for 2 days now. I took a look at it and noticed it was raw and bleeding a little. Is this from an infection or illness or is just from licking too much? Should I wait it out or take him to the vet? Besides this he has been acting normal, eating, drinking and going to the bathroom fine. Thanks for any suggestions.

admeaz0123 wrote:

Should I wait it out or take him to the vet?

If it were my dog, I'd take him to the vet.

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I notice my dog is licking his bum constantly. I know it's normal to do
occasionally but it has been non-stop for 2 days now. I took a look at
it and noticed it was raw and bleeding a little. Is this from an
infection or illness or is just from licking too much? Should I wait it
out or take him to the vet? Besides this he has been acting normal,
eating, drinking and going to the bathroom fine. Thanks for any
suggestions.


When was the last time you expresses his anal glands?

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