[Jac]

Hi Lisa...poor Lani...

My dogs often get poop stuck on their behinds...and although they want it off, rarely do they lick at it until it is raw and always they stop when it is cleaned off...so it makes me wonder if you are dealing with another issue.

I clip my dog's hair with sissors...my husband holds them and keeps their tail lifted, I clip! Works well for us...but, of course, you do want to be very careful that you don't get skin!

You don't need to clip all of the hair, just trim it close enough that the poop won't cling.

I'd check with the vet if the rash continues...it just sounds to me like it could be something else...

What about using an e-collar for a few days?

Good luck!

 

[Jac]

Oh, that's good...it is always a relief to know that the vet (or someone from the vet's office) has checked it out...hope she is feeling better soon.

 

[Jac]

I agree that clippers are a much safer and better choice...but my dogs are very jumpy when they are on. They won't hold still and when you even get close, they start to squirm...I have tried two different brands (one only around $80, the other over $200) and even have the battery operated hand held kind that you can hide in your palm...nope...they are not fooled!
I have not had trouble with the sissors, but I realize the dangers...and would not recommend others to use sissors...I agree that clippers are a much better choice!

 

[Jac]

Thanks, Maureen...I'll try that!