My daughter-in-laws dog, got too close of cut around the bum, and it turned into a nasty infection, the anal glands weren't affected, but the skin was red and raw, and the dog couldn't leave it alone. She had to go to the vet to get a special cream, but if you use the diaper rash cream, or something that can stop the irritation, an infection might not develop. I never shave Joey's bum for this reason, just a close cut with scissors is good enough. I check it weekly for a bath, and it never gets too long or too short in that area. |