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Dog's skin infection not healing after vet treatment? Keeps licking.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | 1 year old

Hi. My dog kind of have a skin infection. And he just keep licking the spot. He has been injected by the vet but I dont see results

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Answered By Dr. Kristin DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 3rd, 2018

Thanks for the question. If Admiral can wear a cone or e-collar, or a t-shirt to keep from licking the area it might have a chance to heal. As long as he keeps licking it, the healing will be slow. If it is not getting better in the next couple of days, he may need to go back in to see the vet for antibiotics. I hope it resolves quickly.

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