My dog has a bloody sore on his leg and keeps picking it. What to do?

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My dog has a sore on his left hind leg. He picks at it and it was pink and a bit bloody today. I first noticed it when I got home from school today. Should I treat it at all? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Male | neutered | 8 months and 7 days old | 42.5 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Place an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent further licking or chewing. This may be enough to allow for healing. Keep the area clean and dry. If it doesn't heal or if it grows or spreads, have Barnaby physically examined by your veterinarian. He may need antibiotics or further diagnostics, such as a fine needle aspirate or biopsy, if it is a lump or mass.

My dog has a bloody sore on his leg and keeps picking it. What to do?

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