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Why is my dog biting his leg and tail, with rashes and wounds?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog keeps biting his left leg & sometimes around his tail area, I found small rash like marks, wounds. What could this be?

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Answered By Crystal L. Nelson

Veterinary Technician

Published on April 12th, 2015

There are several conditions that can cause these symptoms. You'll want to try to keep the area as clean and dry as possible and prevent any licking. This will help prevent any secondary bacterial or yeast infection from forming. Be sure to visit your local Veterinarian and request a Skin scraping exam. This will allow your doctor to rule out any mites, mange, or fungal infection. Your doctor should be able to prescribe a treatment plan to clear this up pretty easily.

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