My dog licks himself raw and everything. Should I be concerned?

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Chico obsesivly licks himself the couch my other dog and us at one point he licked a part of his leg so much that he pulled the hair off of his leg. Should I be worried and how do I stop this. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear Chico is having issues with over licking. Excessive licking can be a coping mechanism secondary to an underlying anxiety or stressor. On himself, it can be secondary to a skin issue, such as allergies, skin parasites (fleas or mites), an infection or an underlying medical issue. I would recommend he be evaluated by his regular veterinarian to determine the underlying cause for his licking (medical vs behavioral), have any necessary testing done (skin scrape, bloodwork) and get started on a treatment plan that may help resolve his issue. Good luck!

My dog licks himself raw and everything. Should I be concerned?

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