Why does my dog have scaly, flaky skin spots and lick them constantly?

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Scaley flakey skin spots on insides of legs and around mouth. He won't stop liking them either. Has had them for a while now took him to the vet and they said they didn't see anything but clearly something is wrong. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 3 years and 1 month old | 76 lbs

Lauren M. Jones, VMD · Accepted Answer

I can certainly see that Moglee has some skin lesions and I'm sorry to hear that they're causing him so much discomfort! These lesions could be a result of a bacterial skin infection (often from underlying allergies to fleas, food or the environment), ringworm or mange. Make sure that he is receiving a high quality flea and tick preventative, such as Nexgard, Bravecto or K9 Advantix II regularly. You can also try bathing him with an antiseptic shampoo (here is one example: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=27982). However, if Moglee's skin lesions persist or worsen, I recommend taking him back to his vet for further evaluation. An e-collar (cone) may also be beneficial to preventing further skin irritation from his ongoing licking until this issue resolves. I hope this helps and that Moglee feels better soon!

Why does my dog have scaly, flaky skin spots and lick them constantly?

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