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Why is my dog constantly licking his hind quarter and getting sores?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 7 years and 5 months old | 50 lbs

Our dog is 7y/o, boxer pit mix. He licks the area on the inside of his hind quarter. He's hasn't had these soars too long, maybe a day or two. Hasn't been exposed to new environment or eaten anything new either. We've not applied anything yet. Please advise. Thank you for your time. Sincerely Kristi

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Answered By David Darvishian

Veterinarian

Published on August 5th, 2017

Hi Kristi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear that Hooch is having problems. Most skin problems especially in this area are caused by external parasites mostly fleas but could be ticks, mites etc. Sounds like there may be a bacterial infection starting but would need pictures to evaluate that. Bacterial infections can break out on their own or be caused by parasites like mentioned above, allergies to things in the air or contact, irritation to things in the environment (contact directly to the skin), among other things. If these areas/sores do not resolve or he continues to lick them I would advise letting your veterinarian see Hooch to determine what is going on. After a physical exam, your vet may just advise treatment including good external parasite control (flea/tick products) or they may advise testing to further explore the problem. I hope Hooch gets better soon. Remember we are approaching the height of the flea season right before the fall season. Good luck and keep a good flea/tick product on him as advised by your vet.

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