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Why does my dog keep licking her arm? Is it an allergy or infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog is a Shi Bu Inu mixed with Pomeranian and she keeps licking her arm. Why does she lick her arm constantly

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 16th, 2017

She probably licks the arm because of an infection or an allergy, if she continues doing that you will eventually see a change in color in that area as well as loss of fur, if this happens you will need to take her to the vet in order to get it treated.

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