Why are my large dog's elbow sores worsening with pus?

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My dogs elbows ended up like this almost over night . He is a XL bull about 120 lbs sleeps inside on couch and is never on concrete .. when the sores first showed up he was on his hind legs dunking out of our concrete fountain and came in with small spots with no hair and a little blood on elbows . He no longer does it but sores are have wosrened and sometimes has clear puss it looks like coming out where the hair folicles are .. also my other dog licks the wound all the time . Any idea? Pet's info: Dog | Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 11 months old | 120 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, elbow & hock calluses, or hygromas, are common on most large breed dogs, regardless if they spend their time on a couch or concrete. There is very little muscle under the skin in these areas, so the skin is easily damaged. Often with time, the skin toughens up & no longer become easily damaged. In the meantime, Koba may need antibiotics, or gentle cleansing of the area with an antibacterial wipe, such as Hibiclens. Then talk to your vet about the use of additional padding, or protective braces for his elbows. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why are my large dog's elbow sores worsening with pus?

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