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My dog keeps biting one spot, losing fur. Is it a skin allergy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 1 month old

My dog has been biting the same spot and just yesterday i noticed a patch of fur missing and it looks really sore, he doesn't have fleas as he has a new flea collar on. So thinking it may be some kind of skin allergy?

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 10th, 2017

It is likely an allergy from a bite or something in the environment. You can give him a bath to soothe his skin and apply topical cortisone cream to help with the redness. If it continues then you will need to see your vet for medicine before a hot spot develops

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