My dog keeps licking a spot. What safe ointment can I put on his rash?

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My dog buddy keeps licking a curtain spot and even jumps to my hand so I can rub him. It is starting a discoloration in his fur. I check him and it looks like a rash or bite. I gave him a flea bath, but is there any kind of ointment that is safe to apply on him? Thank you everyone at Petco Pet Education Center. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 3 years and 5 months old | 14 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Place an e-collar (cone) on Buddy to prevent further licking. If the skin is broken or inflamed, he should be physically examined by your veterinarian. Your vet can check Buddy over for fleas or mites and can test for bacterial or fungal infection. Another potential cause may be allergies. Allergies can be frustrating to diagnose since they have many causes (flea bite, contact allergy, inhaled allergy and food sensitivity). Discuss allergy testing, antihistamine use, hydrolyzed diets and food elimination trials with your vet. Do not medicate Buddy without the advice of your vet. Anything you apply will likely be licked off and ingested which may cause stomach upset or worse.

My dog keeps licking a spot. What safe ointment can I put on his rash?

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