My dog's elbow is raw and scabby from licking. What could it be?

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My dog has this spit on the inside of his elbow. He has licked it until it was raw. Now it's got a scab on it. What could it be? Pet's info: Dog | French Mastiff | Male | neutered | 95 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

A picture of the area would help greatly here. Just based on your description this could be a hot spot, allergies, or a mass. Please repost your question with a photo up close (take 3 photos if possible) and we should be able to give you a more accurate assessment of what this could be. We hope to hear back from you soon! Take care.

My dog's elbow is raw and scabby from licking. What could it be?

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