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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  Most people give their dogs a sanitary groom, and the area around the anus is clipped short or shaved. My DIL's groomer shaved her Maltese too close and a razor burn and irritation resulted, which lead to a very nasty infection. Because poop is bacteria laden, any break in the skin can lead to infection, so I never shave this area on Joey, I just keep it clipped short with scissors. I may be misunderstanding you, but if your dog is having lots of problems, I think the diet should be checked. Poop should be firm, and I'm wondering if your dog's poop is too soft. Joey never has any dingleberries.  |
Okay, maybe I should just clip the area instead of shaving it. That's why I posted here first cause naturally, I don't want to hurt him or anything. I was also concerned about a razor pulling his hair too. His poop usually is firm, but I think he poops, gets a cling on, then sits and it smashes or something. It gets hidden in his long hair and I don't notice it until it's all dried. I don't think his groomer cuts much, if at all, in that area because he's got a lot of long hair in that area.