What causes a dog to itch one spot so much they can't even move?

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My dog keeps itching at this one spot. There are no signs of fleas I even got her flea medicine. Today as she was scratching this one spot I was calling her to come to me and she couldnt even get out of her bed to come to me. Do you have any idea of what is going on? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | 8 years old | 11 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This presentation could be due to a trauma or localised spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria and commonly called hot spot). A check up, appropriate disinfection and antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid licking. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

What causes a dog to itch one spot so much they can't even move?

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