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Why is my dog's private area red and painful after Furminator?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 100 lbs

My male dog (yellow lab) has redness near his private area and it is hard for him to walk what is wrong with my? we got him furminator yesterday and ever since then it has been there. I couldn't get a pic because he is sensitive to the area and wouldn't let me lift up his back leg, so i got a pic that look like the thing he has. Thanks. he is a yellow lab 8 years old around 100 pounds

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Dr. Leigh, DVM

Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 27, 2018

Poor Guy! It looks like he has a skin infection and/or an allergic dermatitis. His skin is very red and inflamed so he should be treated by a vet. He may need an antibiotic, antihistamine, and/or a corticosteroid to help treat and your vet can prescribe. I am sure he is very sensitive and painful in that area so please call your vet and have him examined as soon as possible to get him some relief.
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