My dog has itchy bald spots on her back leg. What should I do?

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My dog has 2 small spots on her back leg with no hair on it and she is very itchy and she had it about a week she 70 lb mix breed. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 9 years old | 75 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Without seeing a photo of the spots it is not possible to assess the lesions. These could be caused by insect bites. Your dog could be suffering from an allergy, mites, fleas, a bacterial or fungal infection. each of these requires a different treatment, so it is important to find out what is causing the itch. You will need to take your dog to a veterinarian for a skin exam. Your vet will do a thorough exam and maybe a a skin scrape. He will then discuss the options with you and then prescribe medications, possibly give an injection to stop the itching.

My dog has itchy bald spots on her back leg. What should I do?

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