My dog has a red, raised leg sore. Could it be a lick granuloma?

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My boyfriends dog has a sore on the distal part of the right front leg. I wanted to know if it was lick granulomas. The sore is raised from the skin and it is also very red with white spots in the middle. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This could be a lick granuloma /hot spot. However, it is impossible to say without actually looking at the lesion. this could also be a little tumor or infection. Your boyfriend will need to keep the dog from licking the lesion and take Maxxy to a vet for an exam and treatment. If it is a lick granuloma, then the vet will prescribe antibiotics over a longer period of time, possibly inject the lesion with steroids and the dog will need to wear an e-collar until it is gone. Sometimes boredom can aggravate the licking.

My dog has a red, raised leg sore. Could it be a lick granuloma?

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