My dog has a dry, itchy bump on her paw. Why does she keep licking it?

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Hello! My dog has a dry bump on her left botton paw. It seems like its a scab but I'm not sure what exactly it is, she keeps licking the area, and it seems to be itchy. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 1 month old | 9 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

It could be an infection or an allergic dermatitis. You could soak her paw in a warm Epsom salt solution and see if that helps. Otherwise, she should be examined by a vet for treatment. She may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and/or a corticosteroid to help treat.

My dog has a dry, itchy bump on her paw. Why does she keep licking it?

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