Why is my Pitbull puppy biting his tail raw with brown skin patches?

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I noticed light brown patches on my black pitbull pup in the last week and he has bitten his tail raw what can it be? We bought spray gel for got spot but he is still licking and but g at his tail. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 9 months and 17 days old | 60 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Leo! Make sure you check him for fleas and have him on a good flea product. Fleas love the back half of the dog-near tail. If Leo is flea allergic it only takes 1 flea bite, because the pet is allergic to the saliva of the flea, to cause a very itchy skin condition. If there is no possibility of fleas then it could be allergies, pit bulls are susceptible. The ideal treatment for hot spots is shaving the fur away from the affected area, starting antibiotics and steroids, a topical spray and usually an E-collar to keep the pet off the area. With that kind of treatment it usually heals with in 5 days or so. It sounds like Leo is very uncomfortable and would benefit from seeing your Vet. Good luck!

Why is my Pitbull puppy biting his tail raw with brown skin patches?

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