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My dog is biting her leg. She has an itchy pink bump. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 8 days old | 45 lbs

Luna has been biting at her hind leg. I noticed a pink bump. It started off with an injury and had a dried crust, but now it looks like this. She has been itching this fairly. Is it something serious? Should I be worried?

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 15th, 2018

It looks like a possible lick granuloma which is from her licking. I would recommend an elizabethan collar and bringing her to a veterinarian so they can give medication to help her feel more comfortable while this heals. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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