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My dog keeps licking a red, sensitive skin patch. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 11 years and 11 months old | 48 lbs

White pussy scab like patch on my dog we doesnt stop licking it and its red around the edge and very sensative to touch

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 23rd, 2017

It looks like Stella has a hot spot. The area should be clipped with clippers and scrubbed with an antiseptic wound cleaner. An oral antibiotic and a corticosteroid may also be needed to help the lesion heal. A lot of times hot spots are associated with allergies so you could talk to your vet about keeping her on an oral anti-histamine. Hope she gets better soon!

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